Sergei Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27 - Arrangement for Two Pianos - COMPACT DISCS

Sergei Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27 - Arrangement for Two Pianos - COMPACT DISCS

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Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27 - Arrangement for Two Pianos

Artist:

Sergei Rachmaninoff

Label:

Nimbus Records

Product Type:

COMPACT DISCS

UPC:

9790708192145

Genre:

Classical

Release Date:

2022-11-04

Number of Discs:

1

From the artists: "Our objective in creating this new arrangement was to remain as faithful to the original as practically possible. We set out to embrace not only the capabilities of the two pianos but also their limitations - we wanted to create a true piano work, rather than a less-than-satisfactory imitation of the orchestral version. We first performed our arrangement at St John's Smith Square in London in 2017 and for the next five years we worked to refine the textures and to create something comfortably pianistic while incorporating as much of Rachmaninoff's intention as is feasible. We sought inspiration from the composers own arrangement of the Symphonic Dances Op.45, from his two Suites for two pianos Opp.5 and 17, and from his four-hands version of The Rock Op.7. We hope that our arrangement will be enjoyable to all pianists who have a love for Rachmaninoff's music. The much-loved Adagio will serve as a great challenge for musicians of diploma level, while anyone who has enjoyed performing the Suites will surely enjoy this new challenge."

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