The Piano Works of Rachmaninoff - Piano Duet

This historic reference edition of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 1, in F-sharp minor, Op. 1 is composed of three movements: Vivace, Andante cantabile and Allegro scherzando. This concerto, written in 1891 when Rachmaninoff was only 18, is the original version that was later reworked by the composer into a more virtuosic version in 1917. This original version, while less difficult than the revised version, remains an important pedagogical work.

This historic reference edition of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, in D Minor, Op. 30 is considered by many to be the composer’s most virtuosic piano concerto. It is composed of three movements: Allegro ma non tanto, Intermezzo: Adagio and Finale: Alla breve. Also included is an outstanding CD recording, from the Naxos label, by internationally renowned artist, Bernd Glemser, with the Ireland National Symphony Orchestra, Jerzy Maksymiuk conducting. Glemser has received many first prizes in international competitions including the Cortot, Rubinstein and Tchaikovsky events.

This historic reference edition of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 4, in G Minor, Op. 40 is the complete and final revised form, as last played by the composer in 1942. It is composed of three movements: Allegro vivace (Alla breve), Largo and Allegro vivace. Also included is an outstanding CD recording, from the Naxos label, by internationally renowned artist, Idil Biret, with the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Antoni Wit conducting. Biret has made more than 70 recordings and has received numerous awards including: Lily Boulanger Memorial, Boston; Harriet Cohen - Dinu Lipatti gold medal, London; Chevalier de l'Ordre du Merite, France; State Artist, Turkey and many others.

This historic reference edition of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini, Op. 43 is composed of a theme and 24 variations. The most notable variation is the 18th, which has been used in countless movies and classical music CD complications. Also included is an outstanding CD recording, from the Naxos label, by internationally renowned artist, Idil Biret, with the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Antoni Wit conducting. Biret has made more than 70 recordings and has received numerous awards including: Lily Boulanger Memorial, Boston; Harriet Cohen - Dinu Lipatti gold medal, London; Chevalier de l'Ordre du Merite, France; State Artist, Turkey and many others.