Sergei Rachmaninoff began composing his Third Piano Concerto in Ivanovka, Russia, in the summer of 1909.
Performer Biography
Isabel Rubio, the conductor, was a finalist in the competition for the assistant conductor position under Kirill Petrenko at the Berliner Philharmoniker.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Rachmaninoff's music often incorporates the Dies Irae motif, reflecting the theme of death, and the sound of bells, echoing Russian Orthodox spirituality.
Critical Reception
Sergei Prokofiev's Second Piano Concerto, premiered in 1913, was a scandalous success, dividing the audience between boos and applause due to its audacity.
Performer Biography
Josu De Solaun was named an Officer of the Order of Cultural Merit by Romania's President, Klaus Iohannis, in 2019 for his contributions to Romanian music.
Interpretation
Pianist Josu De Solaun considers performing Rachmaninoff's Third Concerto like 'scaling Everest,' a test of endurance from which few emerge unscathed.
Performer Biography
Josu De Solaun, the pianist on this album, is the only Spanish pianist to have won both the José Iturbi (2006) and George Enescu (2014) international piano competitions.
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