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Rachmaninoff Plays Chopin

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Sergei Rachmaninoff (Artist) Format: Audio CD
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Track Listings

1 I. Grave - Doppio movimento
2 II. Scherzo
3 III. Marche funèbre
4 IV. Finale - Presto
5 Nocturne in E-Flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2
6 Waltz in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 64, No. 2
7 Waltz in A-Flat Major, Op.64, No. 3
8 Ballade No. 3 in A-Flat Major, Op. 47
9 Mazurka in A Minor, op. posth. 68, No. 2
10 Waltz in E Minor, op. posth.
11 Mazurka in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 63, No. 3
12 Nocturne in F-Sharp Major, Op. 15, No. 2
13 Waltz in E-Flat Major, Op. 18 "Grande valse brillante"
14 Valse brilliante in F Major, Op. 34, No. 3
15 Waltz in D Flat Major, Op. 64, No. 1 "Minute Waltz"
16 Waltz in B Minor, Op. posth. 69, No. 2
17 Waltz in G-Flat Major, Op. posth. 70, No. 1
18 Scherzo No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 39
19 Waltz in D-Flat Major, Op. 64, No. 1 "Minute Waltz"
20 Grande Valse in A-Flat Major, Op. 42
21 Waltz in A-Flat Major, Op.64, No. 3

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Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.62 x 4.92 x 0.33 inches; 3.84 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Sony Classical
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 090266253326
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 1994
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 17 minutes
  • SPARS Code ‏ : ‎ ADD
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 16, 2006
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Sony Classical
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000003FOO
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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Lynn
5.0 out of 5 stars A very special treat.
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2016
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I love playing Chopin's music. This recording has helped me better understand Chopin's unique perspective that is so often lost in interpretations presented by modern pianists as they rush to finish each piece faster than anyone else. Rachmaninoff gives a very emotional voice to Chopin's works, brings out the rubato to that is so characteristic of Chopin and allows the music to move gracefully from one phrase to the next. Sometimes he varies slightly from current arrangements that are familiar to today's listeners, but he always played as he and his contemporaries believed Chopin intended. Anyone who plays another's music enhances it with their own individual style. I appreciate having the opportunity to hear the combined talents of two amazingly gifted musicians. Those who complain about sound quality are too blinded by technology to enjoy this fantastic view of musical history.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing record! Mint condition
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2021
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Thank you for the perfect product!
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John Arbelada
3.0 out of 5 stars Can't expect from these old recordings
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2014
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The sound fidelity of these old recordings is somewhat dreadful, however, Rachmaninoff is the real deal. Knowing you're listening to history makes it worthwhile.
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Antonio Robert
4.0 out of 5 stars Rarities worth hearing
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2014
Sergey Rachmaninoff was of a Jewish descent (as so many other great performers and even composers of classical music), so he did not find himself a desirable element in the Communist Russia after the 1917 revolution. Thus, having left his composing career far behind, he embarked on playing the piano in concerts in the West, mostly America.

This compilation of RCA recording company (1994) offers his performances of a number of Chopin works, in a soundly wide scope - with particular fondness for waltzes. You can hear his enthusiasm throughout the album, notwithstanding the rather poor recording quality - but hey, what would you expect from CD transitions of pieces recorded between 1919 and 1935?

Highlights, sporting great technique and another relevant attitude toward playing of Chopin, include the authoritative version of Funeral March Sonata No. 2, the well-contrasting Scherzo No.3 and virtuoso Waltz Op.42 "Two Four", two waltzes are included in two different versions. In fact, the scratchy sound rather enhances the listening experience, adding to the mix a great deal of nostalgia.
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Bill Wells
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2015
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Awesome.
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Carolyn Earls
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2014
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Beautiful
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BLee
5.0 out of 5 stars Deep and Penetrating
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2003
This transfer of Rachmaninoff, while far from perfect, is much more than acceptable. It is much better than what we have from Piano Library which contains 99% of the same thing. Rachmaninoff's understanding of music is deep and penetrating: being a composer himself, he understood the structure of the pieces so well.

Here each piece has it's own life and identity each with a focal point. It is water tight compact and yet very much natural and alive. But it is not natural in Arrau's way, still less as oppressive as Horowitz or Richter. It is somewhere in between, closer to Argerich but with more consistency and depth. And like Casals' playing, it keeps our attention from the first note up to its focal point until its very end. But unlike Casals, he touches our hearts. It is very emotional but never to the point of being sentimental. His Chopin may not be as neurotic as Cortot. Nonetheless, he sheds light on the dark and nervous side of Chopin so well: a very throbbing interpretation that is so unique.

Sure, he did have fingers of steel that helped him to bring out whatever colour or atmostphere as appropriate. And despite that fact that there are some minor alterations on the scores like his Chopin, he is one of the few pianists who could really show you every note on the score counts and, above all, how it counts...

So, come and listen to the pianist with "arms of steel and heart of Gold" in action. It's hard to imagine how a listener fails to be touched by his playing.
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Ktina
3.0 out of 5 stars sound quality not so good
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2014
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Rachmaninoff is great;Chopin is great; the quality of this CD not so great. Maybe because it was recorded long ago.
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Hr. von Z-F
5.0 out of 5 stars Zu empfehlen!
Reviewed in Germany on August 1, 2018
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Hubert Haskamp
1.0 out of 5 stars Schlechte Ton-Qualität.
Reviewed in Germany on October 7, 2015
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Schade!
Genialer Pianist, wunderbare Auswahl. Leider alles untermalt von einem auf- und abschwellenden Rauschen. Wie mit einem Mikrofon vom Plattenspieler aufgenommen. Erinnert an alte Zeiten: Kassettenrekorder einschalten, Aufnahme drücken und vor den Lautsprecher halten.
Diese CD haben weder Chpin noch Rchmaninoff verdient.
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