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RACHMANINOV: Music for 2 Pianos
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Rachmaninov’s two Suites for two pianos are among the most original works for the medium, no less inspired or tuneful than the better known concertos. The early Suite No. 1 ‘Fantaisie-tableaux’ shows the influence of Chopin, Liszt and Tchaikovsky, but is no mere bloodless imitation of their music. Written while Rachmaninov was working on his Second Piano Concerto, the Suite No. 2 represents a maturer idiom. The Symphonic Dances, a virtual symphony in three movements and Rachmaninov’s last major work, may be viewed as a retrospective of the composer’s career. The version for two pianos is a convincing translation of the orchestral work on which he was working at the same time.
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Rachmaninov, Sergei
Symphonic Dances, Op. 45
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I. Non Allegro
00:11:08
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2.
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II. Andante con moto (Tempo di valse)
00:08:43
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III. Lento assai - Allegro vivace
00:12:08
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Suite No. 2, Op. 17
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I. Introduction: Alla marcia
00:04:13
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II. Valse: Presto
00:06:15
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III. Romance: Andantino
00:06:13
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IV. Tarantelle: Presto
00:06:02
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Suite No. 1, Op. 5, "Fantaisie-tableaux"
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I. Barcarolle: Allegretto
00:08:17
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II. La nuit… l'amour: Adagio sostenuto
00:05:43
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III. Les larmes: Largo di molto
00:06:30
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IV. Paques: Allegro maestoso
00:02:28
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Total Playing Time:
01:17:40
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