Dmitry Yablonsky, Konstantin Scherbakov - Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 3 (2004) [SACD]

One of the most popular romantic concertos of all time, Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2, immortalised in the film Brief Encounter, is memorable for its bravura writing, profusion of long, surging melodies and luxuriant orchestration. The Piano Concerto No. 3, featured in the film Shine, is technically even more demanding and takes the romantic virtuoso concerto to its absolute peak.


Tracks:

01. Piano Concerto No.2 in C minor, Op.18 Moderato – allegro
02. Adagio sostenuto
03. Allegro scherzando

04. Piano Concerto No.3 in D minor, Op.30 Allegro ma non tanto
05. Intermezzo: Adagio
06. Finale: Alla breve

Personnel:

Konstantin Scherbakov (piano)
Russian State Symphony Orchestra
Dmitry Yablonsky (conductor)