Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18 & Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30
3/10/2017, 6 Tracks, 1:10:31
Featuring
Paavo Järvi
Khatia Buniatishvili
Czech Philharmonic
Sergei Rachmaninoff
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Composer Biography
Sergei Rachmaninoff, the composer, was described as strikingly introverted and downcast even as an adolescent.
Composition History
The premiere of Rachmaninoff's First Symphony in 1897 was a complete fiasco, leading to a deep depression for the composer.
Composition History
Rachmaninoff practiced the Third Piano Concerto seriously only during his Atlantic crossing, using a dummy keyboard.
Compositional Technique
The opening theme of the Third Piano Concerto, described by Rachmaninoff as having 'written itself', echoes an ancient liturgical chant from the Kiev region.
Composition History
After a four-year period of depression and no compositions, Rachmaninoff underwent hypnosis treatment with neurologist Dr. Nikolai Dahl, which restored his self-confidence.
Composer Biography
Rachmaninoff, though primarily viewing himself as a composer, was also one of the most significant pianists of all time.
Composition History
Rachmaninoff composed the monumental Third Piano Concerto for his first American tour in 1909-10.
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