Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor; Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

Sergey Rachmaninov (Composer), André Previn (Conductor), London Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Vladimir Ashkenazy (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: Vladimir Ashkenazy
• Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
• Conductor: André Previn
• Composer: Sergey Rachmaninov
• Audio CD (June 10, 2003)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Universal Classics
• ASIN: B00009P1P2
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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Track Listings

1. Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18: I. Moderato

2. Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18: II. Adagio Sostenuto

3. Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18: III. Allegro Scherzando

4. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Russian Gold, August 7, 2009

By	Steven Haarala (Mandeville, LA USA) - See all my reviews

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A dark, snowy night in St. Petersburg. A concert is being held in a magnificent venue. All of the Russian aristocracy, including the Tsar and the Tsaritsa, and the entire Imperial Court, are in attendance. The entire room is a study in glitter. The conductor raises his baton. The audience falls silent. And then, for a brief span of time, the world is a beautiful place...

I'm no expert on classical music, but: this concerto, Andre' Previn, the London Symphony Orchestra - what more do you need?

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, July 11, 2009

By	G. W. James "Classical music lover" (Winchester, VA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Probably the best recording of this piece I've ever heard - what a pianist! Outstanding composition, Rachmaninoff was a genius. Love it, love it, love it.

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not a 2003 recording, February 25, 2008

By	Don J. Norwood (Janesville, WI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

While the performance of these two works is excellent, I was very disappointed that it was apparently a recording from 1972, not 2003 as noted in the disc information. The sound is definately not up to today's standards.