Peter Donohoe, Martin Roscoe - Rachmaninov: Music for 2 Pianos (2006) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Symphonic Dances, Op. 45: I. Non Allegro
02. Symphonic Dances, Op. 45: II. Andante con Moto (Tempo di Valse)
03. Symphonic Dances, Op. 45: III. Lento Assai - Allegro Vivace
04. Suite No. 2, Op. 17: I. Introduction - Alla Marcia
05. Suite No. 2, Op. 17: II. Valse - Presto
06. Suite No. 2, Op. 17: III. Romance - Andantino
07. Suite No. 2, Op. 17: IV. Tarantelle - Presto
08. Suite No. 1, Op. 5, "Fantaisie-tableaux": I. Barcarolle - Allegretto
09. Suite No. 1, Op. 5, "Fantaisie-tableaux": II. La Nuit… l'amour - Adagio Sostenuto
10. Suite No. 1, Op. 5, "Fantaisie-tableaux": III. Les Larmes - Largo di Molto
11. Suite No. 1, Op. 5, "Fantaisie-tableaux": IV. Paques - Allegro Maestoso

Rachmaninov’s two Suites for two pianos are among the most original works for the medium, no less inspired or tuneful than the better known concertos. The early Suite No. 1 ‘Fantaisie-tableaux’ shows the influence of Chopin, Liszt and Tchaikovsky, but is no mere bloodless imitation of their music. Written while Rachmaninov was working on his Second Piano Concerto, the Suite No. 2 represents a maturer idiom. The Symphonic Dances, a virtual symphony in three movements and Rachmaninov’s last major work, may be viewed as a retrospective of the composer’s career. The version for two pianos is a convincing translation of the orchestral work on which he was working at the same time.

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