Lang Lang - Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No .2, Paganini Variations (2005)

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Title: Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No .2, Paganini Variations
Year Of Release: 2005
Label: Deutsche Grammophon
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (image+.cue,log,scans)
Total Time: 01:00:18
Total Size: 250 Mb
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Tracklist:

01. Piano Concerto No.2 in C minor, op.18 - 1. Moderato - Più vio - Allegro - Maestoso [0:11:44.53]
02. Piano Concerto No.2 in C minor, op.18 - 2. Adagio sostenuto [0:12:27.18]
03. Piano Concerto No.2 in C minor, op.18 - 3. Allegro scherzando [0:12:20.53]
04. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43 - Introduction. Allegro vivace [0:00:08.43]
05. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43 - Variation I (Precedente) [0:00:20.50]
06. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43 - Tema. L'istesso tempo [0:00:20.40]
07. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43 - Variation II. L'istesso tempo [0:00:20.27]
08. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43 - Variation III. L'istesso tempo [0:00:26.16]
09. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43 - Variation IV. Più vivo [0:00:29.27]
10. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43 - Variation V. Tempo precedente [0:00:30.01]
11. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43 - Variation VI. Tempo precedente [0:01:07.38]
12. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43 - Variation VII. Meno mosso, a tempo moderato [0:01:12.41]
13. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43 - Variation VIII. Tempo I [0:00:35.12]
14. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43 - Variation IX. L'istesso tempo [0:00:32.10]
15. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43 - Variation X [0:00:56.71]
16. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43 - Variation XI. Moderato [0:01:44.25]
17. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43 - Variation XII. Tempo di Minuetto [0:01:13.53]
18. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43 - Variation XIII. Allegro [0:00:28.69]
19. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43 - Variation XIV. L'istesso tempo [0:00:43.30]
20. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43 - Variation XV. Più vivo. Scherzando [0:01:10.72]
21. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43 - Variation XVI. Allegretto [0:01:30.42]
22. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43 - Variation XVII [0:01:58.03]
23. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43 - Variation XVIII. Andante cantabile [0:02:48.43]
24. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43 - Variation XIX. L'istesso tempo [0:00:26.16]
25. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43 - Variation XX. Un poco più vivo [0:00:35.37]
26. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43 - Variation XXI. Un poco più vivo [0:00:25.40]
27. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43 - Variation XXII. Un poco più vivo (alla breve) [0:01:39.35]
28. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43 - Variation XXIII. L'istesso tempo [0:00:51.63]
29. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43 - Variation XXIV. A tempo un poco meno mosso [0:01:22.42]

Performers:
Lang Lang - piano
Orchestra of the Mariisnky Theatre
Valery Gergiev – conductor

Star pianist Lang Lang joins star conductor Valery Gergiev and the Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre to perform two star-making works of the piano and orchestra repertoire: Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2 and the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Both works contain themes that are very familiar to many. The third movement of the Concerto contains the "Full Moon and Empty Arms" theme, while the Rhapsody has the romantic 18th variation that is frequently heard in film soundtracks, most famously Somewhere in Time. The real attraction here, however, is the combination of two spectacular musicians who each have their own following and their own distinct style of interpretation. Lang Lang is known for being highly individual and subjective, and Gergiev is known for his attention to detail and the vitality of his readings. The resulting combination here is guaranteed to be unique and, at times, surprising.

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