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1Piano Concerto No.2 in C minor, Op.18: 1. Moderato
piano:
Vladimir Ashkenazy (Russian-Icelandic conductor and pianist)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger)
recording of:
Piano Concerto no. 2 in C minor, op. 18: I. Moderato
premiered in:
Moscow, Russia (on 1900-12-15)
composer:
Сергей Рахманинов (Russian composer) (from 1900 until 1901-04)
part of:
Piano Concerto no. 2 in C minor, op. 18
Rachmaninov11:09
2Piano Concerto No.2 in C minor, Op.18: 2. Adagio sostenuto
piano:
Vladimir Ashkenazy (Russian-Icelandic conductor and pianist)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger)
recording of:
Piano Concerto no. 2 in C minor, op. 18: II. Adagio sostenuto
premiered in:
Moscow, Russia (on 1900-12-15)
composer:
Сергей Рахманинов (Russian composer) (from 1900 until 1901-04)
part of:
Piano Concerto no. 2 in C minor, op. 18
Rachmaninov11:50
3Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op.43: Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op.43
piano:
Valentina Lisitsa (pianist)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Michael Francis (British conductor and double bass player)
recording of:
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op. 43 (for piano and orchestra)
composer:
Сергей Рахманинов (Russian composer) (from 1934-07-03 until 1934-08-18)
premiered at:
[concert] (1934-11-07)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers, Ltd (in 1934)
premiered at:
Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric in Baltimore, Maryland, United States (on 1934-11-07)
part of:
Works of Sergei Rachmaninoff by opus number (number: op. 43)
is based on:
24 Caprices for Solo Violin, op. 1: No. 24 in A minor: Tema con variazioni. Quasi presto
Rachmaninov22:44
4Symphony No.2 In E Minor, Op.27: 1. Largo - Allegro moderato
producer:
Christian Gansch (conductor)
orchestra:
Russian National Orchestra (Russian National Orchestra) (in 1993-11)
conductor:
Mikhail Pletnev (pianist & conductor) (in 1993-11)
balance engineer:
Rainer Maillard (in 1993-11)
recorded at:
Московская Государственная Консерватория им. П. И. Чайковского: большой зал in Moscow, Russia (in 1993-11)
recording of:
Symphony no. 2 in E minor, op. 27: I. Largo — Allegro moderato (in 1993-11)
composer:
Сергей Рахманинов (Russian composer) (from 1906 until 1907)
part of:
Symphony no. 2 in E minor, op. 27
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5Symphony No.2 In E Minor, Op.27: 2. Allegro molto
producer:
Christian Gansch (conductor)
orchestra:
Russian National Orchestra (Russian National Orchestra) (in 1993-11)
conductor:
Mikhail Pletnev (pianist & conductor) (in 1993-11)
balance engineer:
Rainer Maillard (in 1993-11)
recorded at:
Московская Государственная Консерватория им. П. И. Чайковского: большой зал in Moscow, Russia (in 1993-11)
recording of:
Symphony no. 2 in E minor, op. 27: II. Allegro molto (in 1993-11)
composer:
Сергей Рахманинов (Russian composer) (from 1906 until 1907)
part of:
Symphony no. 2 in E minor, op. 27
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6Symphony No.2 In E Minor, Op.27: 3. Adagio
producer:
Christian Gansch (conductor)
orchestra:
Russian National Orchestra (Russian National Orchestra) (in 1993-11)
conductor:
Mikhail Pletnev (pianist & conductor) (in 1993-11)
balance engineer:
Rainer Maillard (in 1993-11)
recorded at:
Московская Государственная Консерватория им. П. И. Чайковского: большой зал in Moscow, Russia (in 1993-11)
recording of:
Symphony no. 2 in E minor, op. 27: III. Adagio (in 1993-11)
composer:
Сергей Рахманинов (Russian composer) (from 1906 until 1907)
part of:
Symphony no. 2 in E minor, op. 27
Rachmaninov12:17
7Symphony No.2 In E Minor, Op.27: 4. Allegro vivace
producer:
Christian Gansch (conductor)
orchestra:
Russian National Orchestra (Russian National Orchestra) (in 1993-11)
conductor:
Mikhail Pletnev (pianist & conductor) (in 1993-11)
balance engineer:
Rainer Maillard (in 1993-11)
recorded at:
Московская Государственная Консерватория им. П. И. Чайковского: большой зал in Moscow, Russia (in 1993-11)
recording of:
Symphony no. 2 in E minor, op. 27: IV. Allegro vivace (in 1993-11)
composer:
Сергей Рахманинов (Russian composer) (from 1906 until 1907)
part of:
Symphony no. 2 in E minor, op. 27
Rachmaninov12:39
86 Moments Musicaux, Op.16: No. 5 in D flat, Adagio sostenutoRachmaninov3:40
9The Isle of the Dead, Op.29
orchestra:
Russian National Orchestra (Russian National Orchestra)
conductor:
Mikhail Pletnev (pianist & conductor)
recording of:
The Isle of the Dead, op. 29
composer:
Сергей Рахманинов (Russian composer) (in 1909)
part of:
Works of Sergei Rachmaninoff by opus number (number: op. 29)
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10Die schöne Müllerin, D.795: Wohin?
piano:
Vladimir Ashkenazy (Russian-Icelandic conductor and pianist)
recording of:
Wohin?, TN iii/10 (for piano solo, Rachmaninov)
composer:
Franz Schubert (composer) (in 1823)
piano arranger:
Сергей Рахманинов (Russian composer) (in 1925)
part of:
A Catalogue of the Compositions of S. Rachmaninoff (number: TN iii/10)
arrangement of:
Die schöne Müllerin, D. 795: Nr. 2. Wohin?
Schubert arr. Rachmaninov2:46
11The Bells, Op.35: 1. Allegro ma non tanto (Silver Bells)
choir vocals:
Choral Arts Society of Philadelphia (in 1992-01)
tenor vocals:
Kaludi Kaludov (tenor) (in 1992-01)
orchestra:
The Philadelphia Orchestra (in 1992-01)
conductor:
Charles Dutoit (conductor) (in 1992-01)
chorus master:
Sean Deibler (in 1992-01)
recorded at:
Memorial Hall (Philadelphia) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (in 1992-01)
recording of:
The Bells, op. 35: I. Allegro ma non tanto (in 1992-01)
composer:
Сергей Рахманинов (Russian composer) (in 1913)
part of:
The Bells, op. 35
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12Symphony No.3 in A minor, Op.44: 2. Adagio ma non troppo
orchestra:
Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest
conductor:
Vladimir Ashkenazy (Russian-Icelandic conductor and pianist)
recording of:
Symphony no. 3 in A minor, op. 44: II. Adagio ma non troppo - Allegro vivace
additional composer:
Сергей Рахманинов (Russian composer) (in 1938)
composer:
Сергей Рахманинов (Russian composer) (from 1935-06 until 1936-06)
part of:
Symphony no. 3 in A minor, op. 44
Rachmaninov12:33
13Piano Concerto No.3 In D Minor, Op.30: 1. Allegro ma non tanto
piano:
Martha Argerich (Argentine pianist)
orchestra:
Deutsches Symphonie‐Orchester Berlin (fka RIAS‐Symphonie‐Orchester, 1946–1956 / Radio‐Symphonie‐Orchester Berlin, 1956–1993)
conductor:
Riccardo Chailly (conductor)
recording of:
Piano Concerto no. 3 in D minor, op. 30: I. Allegro ma non tanto
composer:
Sergei Rachmaninov (Russian composer) (from 1909 until 1909-09-23)
part of:
Piano Concerto no. 3 in D minor, op. 30
Rachmaninov15:31
14Piano Concerto No.3 In D Minor, Op.30: 3. Finale (Alla breve)
piano:
Martha Argerich (Argentine pianist)
orchestra:
Deutsches Symphonie‐Orchester Berlin (fka RIAS‐Symphonie‐Orchester, 1946–1956 / Radio‐Symphonie‐Orchester Berlin, 1956–1993)
conductor:
Riccardo Chailly (conductor)
recording of:
Piano Concerto no. 3 in D minor, op. 30: III. Finale. Alla breve
composer:
Sergei Rachmaninov (Russian composer) (from 1909 until 1909-09-23)
part of:
Piano Concerto no. 3 in D minor, op. 30
Rachmaninov13:55
15Piano Trio in A minor, Op.50: Var. X: Tempo di mazurkaRachmaninov1:49
16Aleko Intermezzo
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker
conductor:
Lorin Maazel (conductor)
recording of:
Aleko, TN ii/70: 11. Intermezzo
composer:
Сергей Рахманинов (Russian composer) (in 1892)
part of:
Aleko, TN ii/70
Rachmaninov1:57
17Prelude In G Minor, Op.23, No.5
producer:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca) (in 1974-01, in 1974-12), Christopher Raeburn (in 1975-04) and Richard Beswick (in 1975-08)
piano:
Vladimir Ashkenazy (Russian-Icelandic conductor and pianist) (from 1974-01-18 until 1974-01-19, from 1974-12-11 until 1974-12-12, on 1975-04-23, on 1975-04-26, on 1975-08-20)
balance engineer:
Colin Moorfoot (engineer) (in 1974-01, in 1974-12), Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer) (in 1974-01, in 1974-12) and John Dunkerley (engineer) (in 1975-04, in 1975-08)
recorded at:
All Saints’ Church (Petersham) in Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1974-01-18 until 1974-01-19, from 1974-12-11 until 1974-12-12, on 1975-04-23, on 1975-04-26) and Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1975-08-20)
recording of:
10 Preludes, op. 23: No. 5 in G minor: Alla marcia (from 1974-01-18 until 1975-08-20)
composer:
Сергей Рахманинов (Russian composer) (in 1901)
music quoted on:
Happy Birthday but 13 classical composers are fighting over the last slice of cake
part of:
10 Preludes, op. 23
Rachmaninov3:56
18Piano Sonata No.2 in B flat minor, Op.36 - Original version (1913): 1. Allegro agitato
piano:
Vladimir Ashkenazy (Russian-Icelandic conductor and pianist)
recording of:
Piano Sonata no. 2 in B-flat minor, op. 36: I. Allegro agitato (original 1913 version)
composer:
Сергей Рахманинов (Russian composer) (in 1913)
part of:
Piano Sonata no. 2 in B-flat minor, op. 36 (original 1913 version)
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19Symphonic Dances, Op.45: 1. Non allegroRachmaninov11:35
20Symphony No.1 in D minor, Op.13: 3. Larghetto
orchestra:
Russian National Orchestra (Russian National Orchestra)
conductor:
Mikhail Pletnev (pianist & conductor)
recording of:
Symphony no. 1 in D minor, op. 13: III. Larghetto
composer:
Сергей Рахманинов (Russian composer) (from 1895-01 until 1895-10)
part of:
Symphony no. 1 in D minor, op. 13
Rachmaninov9:01
21The Rock, Op.7
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker
conductor:
Lorin Maazel (conductor)
recording of:
The Rock, Fantasy for Orchestra, op. 7
composer:
Сергей Рахманинов (Russian composer) (in 1893)
part of:
Works of Sergei Rachmaninoff by opus number (number: op. 7)
Rachmaninov12:36
22Vocalise Op.34, No.14
producer:
Wolfgang Stengel
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (in 1983-03)
conductor:
Lorin Maazel (conductor) (in 1983-03)
balance engineer:
Klaus Scheibe (editor/engineer) (in 1983-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use "Deutsche Grammophon") (in 2013)
recorded at:
Berliner Philharmonie in Berlin, Germany (in 1983-03)
recording of:
Vocalise, op. 34 no. 14 (arr. by composer for orchestra) (in 1983-03)
orchestrator:
Сергей Рахманинов (Russian composer) (in 1919)
composer:
Сергей Рахманинов (Russian composer) (in 1912)
orchestration of:
14 Romances, op. 34 no. 14: Vocalise (for voice and piano, original version)
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23Lilacs (Siren'), Op.21, No.5
piano:
Vladimir Ashkenazy (Russian-Icelandic conductor and pianist)
vocals:
Elisabeth Söderström (soprano)
recording of:
12 Romances, op. 21: no. 5 Lilacs (for voice+piano, original version)
lyricist:
Екатернна Андреевна Бекетова
composer:
Сергей Рахманинов (Russian composer) (in 1902)
part of:
12 Romances, op. 21
Rachmaninov1:51
24Vespers (All-Night Vigil), Op.37: 5. "Nyne otpushchayeshi"
choir vocals:
St. Petersburg Chamber Choir
performer:
Vladimir Mostovoy and Nikolai Korniev (chorus master)
recording of:
Всенощное бдение, op. 37: 5. Ныне отпущаеши
composer:
Сергей Рахманинов (Russian composer) (in 1915)
part of:
Всенощное бдение, op. 37 (All-Night Vigil by Sergei Rachmaninoff)
Rachmaninov3:46
25Vespers (All-Night Vigil), Op.37: 6. "Bogoroditse Devo"
choir vocals:
St. Petersburg Chamber Choir
performer:
Nikolai Korniev (chorus master)
recording of:
Всенощное бдение, op. 37: 6. Богородице Дево, радуйся
composer:
Сергей Рахманинов (Russian composer) (in 1915)
part of:
Всенощное бдение, op. 37 (All-Night Vigil by Sergei Rachmaninoff)
Rachmaninov2:37