Rachmaninov: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini; Variations on a Theme of Corelli; Variations on a Theme of Chopin

Sergey Rachmaninov (Composer), Sakari Oramo (Conductor), City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Nikolai Lugansky (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Nikolai Lugansky
• Orchestra: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
• Conductor: Sakari Oramo
• Composer: Sergey Rachmaninov
• Audio CD (October 12, 2004)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Warner Classics
• ASIN: B0002W384G
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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  • #49 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Modern, 20th, & 21st Century > Instruments > Keyboard > Piano

Track Listings

1. Introduction: Allegro Vivace

2. II. L'istesso Tempo/III. L'istesso Tempo/IV. Piu Vivo/V. Tempo Precedente/VI. L'istesso Tempo

3. VII. Meno Mosso, A Tempo Moderato

4. VIII. Tempo I/IX. L'istesso Tempo

5. X. Poco Marcato

6. XI. Moderato

7. XII. Tempo Di Minuetto

8. XIII. Allegro/XIV. L'istesso Tempo/XV Piu Vivo Scherzando

9. XVI. Allegretto

10. XVIII. Andante Cantabile

11. XIX. L'istesso Tempo/XX. Un Poco Piu Vivo/XXI. Un Poco Piu Vivo/XXII. Un Poco Piu Vivo (Alla Breve)

12. XXIII. L'istesso Tempo/XXIV. A Tempo Un Poco Meno Mosso

13. Theme: Andante

14. I. Poco Piu Mosso/II. L'istesso Tempo

15. III. Tempo Di Menuetto

16. IV. Andante

17. V. Allegro/VI. L'istesso Tempo/VII. Vivace

18. VIII. Adagio Misterioso

19. IX. Un Poco Piu Mosso/X. Allegro Scherzando/XI. Allegro Vivace/XII. L'istesso Tempo

20. XIII. Agitato/Intermezzo: A Tempo Rubato/XIV. Andante/XV. L'istesso Tempo

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling, June 23, 2008

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This review is from: Rachmaninov: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini; Variations on a Theme of Corelli; Variations on a Theme of Chopin (Audio CD)

It was a brilliant idea to collect three of Rachmaninoff's variations pieces on one CD, regardless of how many are with orchestra The Paganini Rhapsody is a terrific performance. Lugansky handles the bravura moments very impressively, while Oramo's orchestra plays with verve and precision. Some writers have criticized Lugansky for being too reserved in the work's more emotive moments. I would say that there is a reticence to his playing, but he maintains a light and shade along with a beautiful feeling for the harmonic logic that renders his playing all of a piece, even in the more emotional moments. The solo works are given big, brawny performances, but always with logic and never any caprice. On the basis of this disc, Lugansky is clearly a major pianist whom we should be hearing more from. If you are looking for a version of the Paganini Rhapsody with more heart on its sleeve, I would recommend the classic Entremont/Ormandy rendition.