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Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff, Peter Donohoe, Martin Roscoe
Music for Two Pianos, Symphonic Dances, Suites Nos. 1 and 2
Album 2006 on Naxos label
Classical (Romantic)
Back cover reads: RACHMANINOV: Music for 2 Pianos 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. Recorded at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, 3rd-5th April 2002.
Musicians
 | Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff p, 1873-1943 RU album by |
 | Peter Donohoe p, *1953 GB album by |
 | Martin Roscoe p, *1952 GB album by |
Album Tracks
| No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 - I. Non Allegro | Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff, Peter Donohoe, Martin Roscoe | 11:08 | |
| 2 | Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 - II. Andante con moto | Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff, Peter Donohoe, Martin Roscoe | 8:43 | |
| 3 | Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 - III. Lento assai | Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff, Peter Donohoe, Martin Roscoe | 12:08 | |
| 4 | Suite No.2, Op.17 - I. Introduction: Alla marcia | Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff, Peter Donohoe, Martin Roscoe | 4:13 | |
| 5 | Suite No.2, Op.17 - II. Valse: Presto | Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff, Peter Donohoe, Martin Roscoe | 6:15 | |
| 6 | Suite No.2, Op.17 - III. Romance: Andantino | Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff, Peter Donohoe, Martin Roscoe | 6:13 | |
| 7 | Suite No.2, Op.17 - IV. Tarantelle: Presto | Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff, Peter Donohoe, Martin Roscoe | 6:02 | |
| 8 | Suite No.1 'Fantaisie-tableaux', Op.5 - I. Allegretto | Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff, Peter Donohoe, Martin Roscoe | 8:17 | |
| 9 | Suite No.1 'Fantaisie-tableaux', Op.5 - II. Adagio sostenuto | Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff, Peter Donohoe, Martin Roscoe | 5:43 | |
| 10 | Suite No.1 'Fantaisie-tableaux', Op.5 - III. Largo di molto | Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff, Peter Donohoe, Martin Roscoe | 6:30 | |
| 11 | Suite No.1 'Fantaisie-tableaux', Op.5 - IV. Allegro maestoso | Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff, Peter Donohoe, Martin Roscoe | 2:28 |
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