Few works in the classical canon stir the soul like Rachmaninoff's 'Second Piano Concerto', which has enraptured pianists and audiences alike ever since its premiere in 1901. Marrying sweeping romanticism with virtuosic brilliance, every nuance of Rachmaninoff's soaring melodies, lush orchestration, and thunderous climaxes is captured with breathtaking clarity. Whether you are discovering its beauty for the first time or returning to a cherished favourite, this recording invites you to experience the emotional depth and grandeur that have made this concerto a beloved cornerstone of the concert repertoire for over a century.
Track Listing:
1. Piano concerto no. 2 in C minor, op. 18, I. Moderato (Sergei Rachmaninov) - Vladimir Ashkenazy/London Symphony Orchestra
2. Piano concerto no. 2 in C minor, op. 18, II. Adagio Sostenuto (Sergei Rachmaninov) - Vladimir Ashkenazy/London Symphony Orchestra
3. Piano concerto no. 2 in C minor, op. 18, III. Allegro Scherzando (Sergei Rachmaninov) - Vladimir Ashkenazy/London Symphony Orchestra
