A beautiful collection of over 40 piano works by Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff. Rachmaninoff was a piano virtuoso, conductor and composer. Some of his works are among the most popular of the Romantic period.

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Track list:
00:00:00 Prélude, Op. 3: II. Lento in C-Sharp Minor played by Lukas Geniusas
00:04:09 3 Nocturnes: III. Nocturne in C Minor played by Elisa Tomellini
00:08:12 Études-tableaux, Op. 33: VII. Moderato in G Minor played by Zlata Chochieva
00:12:11 Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3: V. Sérénade in B-Flat Minor played by Alexander Ghindin
00:15:32 Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3: I. Elégie in E-Flat Minor played by Alexander Ghindin
00:20:18 Suite No. 2 in C Major, Op. 17: II. Valse played by Nikolai Petrov and Alexander Ghindin
00:26:34 Moments musicaux, Op. 16: V. Andante sostenuto in D-Flat Major played by Alexander Gavrylyuk
00:29:57 Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: II. Adagio sostenuto played by Anna Fedorova
00:42:06 Suite No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 5: I. Barcarolle played by Nikolai Petrov and Alexander Ghindin
00:51:00 Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: III. Allegro scherzando played by Anna Fedorova
01:03:28 4 Pieces: III. Mélodie played by Elisa Tomellini
01:06:31 Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3: III. Mélodie in E Major played by Alexander Ghindin
01:10:27 Moments musicaux, Op. 16: I. Andantino in B-Flat Minor played by Alexander Gavrylyuk
01:17:35 Études-tableaux, Op. 39: III. Allegro molto in F-Sharp Minor played by Zlata Chochieva
01:20:27 10 Preludes, Op. 23: V. Alla marcia in G Minor played by Lukas Geniusas
01:24:12 Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: I. Moderato played by Anna Fedorova
01:35:40 10 Preludes, Op. 23: X. Largo in G-Flat Major played by Lukas Geniusas
01:39:12 13 Preludes, Op. 32: II. Allegretto in B-Flat Minor played by Lukas Geniusas
01:42:19 4 Pieces: I. Romance played by Elisa Tomellini
01:44:18 13 Preludes, Op. 32: XII. Allegro in G-Sharp Minor played by Lukas Geniusas
01:46:46 Études-tableaux, Op. 33: IV. Moderato in D Minor played by Zlata Chochieva
01:49:46 Études-tableaux, Op. 33: II. Allegro in C Major played by Zlata Chochieva
01:52:07 10 Preludes, Op. 23: IV. Andante cantabile in D Major played by Lukas Geniusas
01:56:39 Moments musicaux, Op. 16: III. Andante cantabile in B Minor played by Alexander Gavrylyuk
02:03:04 3 Nocturnes: II. Nocturne in F Major played by Elisa Tomellini
02:07:08 7 Morceaux de salon, Op. 10: II. Valse played by Elisa Tomellini
02:10:26 7 Morceaux de salon, Op. 10: VI. Romance played by Elisa Tomellini
02:14:34 Moments musicaux, Op. 16: II. Allegretto in E-Flat Minor played by Alexander Gavrylyuk
02:17:43 10 Preludes, Op. 23: I. Largo in F-Sharp Minor played by Lukas Geniusas
02:20:43 Suite No. 2 in C Major, Op. 17: III. Romance played by Nikolai Petrov and Alexander Ghindin
02:27:19 Suite No. 2 in C Major, Op. 17: IV. Tarantelle played by Nikolai Petrov and Alexander Ghindin
02:33:41 10 Preludes, Op. 23: VI. Andante in E-Flat Major played by Lukas Geniusas
02:36:20 13 Preludes, Op. 32: V. Moderato in G Major played by Lukas Geniusas
02:39:32 10 Preludes, Op. 23: III. Tempo di minuetto in D Minor played by Lukas Geniusas
02:42:45 3 Nocturnes: I. Nocturne in F-Sharp Minor played by Elisa Tomellini
02:46:10 Études-tableaux, Op. 39: V. Appasionata in E-Flat Minor played by Zlata Chochieva
02:51:35 Études-tableaux, Op. 39: II. Lento assai in A Minor played by Zlata Chochieva
02:57:41 7 Morceaux de salon, Op. 10: I. Nocturne played by Elisa Tomellini
03:02:28 10 Preludes, Op. 23: II. Maestoso in B-Flat Major played by Lukas Geniusas
03:06:02 13 Preludes, Op. 32: XI. Allegretto in B Major played by Lukas Geniusas
03:08:20 7 Morceaux de salon, Op. 10: III. Barcarolle played by Elisa Tomellini
03:13:10 10 Preludes, Op. 23: VIII. Allegro vivace in A-Flat Major played by Lukas Geniusas
03:16:40 13 Preludes, Op. 32: X. Lento in B Minor played by Lukas Geniusas
03:22:04 Piano Sonata No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 28: II. Lento played by Zlata Chochieva
03:30:10 Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3: IV. Polichinelle in F-Sharp Minor played by Alexander Ghindin
03:33:55 Études-tableaux, Op. 39: IX. Allegro moderato in D Major played by Zlata Chochieva

The Best of Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov (18 March [O.S. 6 March] 1844 — 21 June [O.S. 8 June] 1908)

Rimsky-Korsakov believed, as did fellow composer Mily Balakirev and critic Vladimir Stasov, in developing a nationalistic style of classical music. This style employed Russian folk song and lore along with exotic harmonic, melodic and rhythmic elements in a practice known as musical orientalism, and eschewed traditional Western compositional methods. However, Rimsky-Korsakov appreciated Western musical techniques after he became a professor of musical composition, harmony and orchestration at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory in 1871. He undertook a rigorous three-year program of self-education and became a master of Western methods, incorporating them alongside the influences of Mikhail Glinka and fellow members of The Five. His techniques of composition and orchestration were further enriched by his exposure to the works of Richard Wagner.

For much of his life, Rimsky-Korsakov combined his composition and teaching with a career in the Russian military—at first as an officer in the Imperial Russian Navy, then as the civilian Inspector of Naval Bands. He wrote that he developed a passion for the ocean in childhood from reading books and hearing of his older brothers exploits in the navy. This love of the sea might have influenced him to write two of his best-known orchestral works, the musical tableau Sadko (not his later opera of the same name) and Scheherazade. Through his service as Inspector of Naval Bands, Rimsky-Korsakov expanded his knowledge of woodwind and brass playing, which enhanced his abilities in orchestration. He passed this knowledge to his students, and also posthumously through a textbook on orchestration that was completed by his son-in-law, Maximilian Steinberg.

Rimsky-Korsakov left a considerable body of original Russian nationalist compositions. He prepared works by The Five for performance, which brought them into the active classical repertoire (although there is controversy over his editing of the works of Modest Mussorgsky), and shaped a generation of younger composers and musicians during his decades as an educator. Rimsky-Korsakov is therefore considered «the main architect» of what the classical music public considers the Russian style of composition. His influence on younger composers was especially important, as he served as a transitional figure between the autodidactism which exemplified Glinka and The Five and professionally trained composers which would become the norm in Russia by the closing years of the 19th century. While Rimsky-Korsakovs style was based on those of Glinka, Balakirev, Hector Berlioz, and Franz Liszt, he «transmitted this style directly to two generations of Russian composers» and influenced non-Russian composers including Maurice Ravel, Claude Debussy, Paul Dukas and Ottorino Respi

Scheherazade:
0:00 The Sea and Sinbads Ship
9:59 The Story of the Kalander Prince
22:52 The Young Prince and the Young Princess
33:31 Festival at Baghdad — The Sea — Shipwreck

Capriccio Espagnol:
46:36 Alborada — Vivo e strepitoso
47:47 Variazioni: Andante con moto
52:34 Alborada. Vivo e strepitoso (II)
53:45 Scena e Canto Gitano: Allegretto
55:20 Fandango Asturiano

1:01:22 The Flight of the Bumble Bee
1:02:45 Russian Easter Festival Overture, Op.36

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This CD set presents the complete works for piano solo by Claude Debussy. It includes the piano reductions of the Ballets (Khamma, Jeux, La boite a joujoux), the solo piano version of Six Épigraphes Antiques, and several alternative version of well‐known compositions, all by the composer himself. Debussy’s piano works count among the most original and influential works of the 20‐th century piano literature. The innovative piano writing, the keen sense for colour and timbre and the emotional impact of each individual piece show the hand and mind of a true genius. Christopher Devine (born 1982) was born in the Netherlands to a German mother and Scottish father. After his education at the The Hague Conservatory he furthered his development with Maria Joao Pires, Elisso Virsaladze, Janina Fialkowska and Leslie Howard. His immense repertoire includes over 1000 solo works and 30 concertos. His close affinity to Debussy’s sound world is proven in this magnificent recording of the complete works, clearly a labour of love.

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Nocturnes, L. 91: No. 2, Fêtes · Pierre Boulez · New Philharmonia Orchestra · Claude Debussy

Debussy: Orchestral Works (La Mer; Nocturnes; Pintemps; Jeux; Images; Prélude a laprès-midi dun faune) (Great Performances)

℗ 1971 Sony Music Entertainment

Released on: 2006-10-30

Producer: Paul Myers

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Cello Sonata, L. 135: I. Prologue (Lent, sostenuto e molto risoluto) · Wieland Kuijken · Piet Kuijken

Debussy: Chamber Music

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Released on: 2000-01-01

Composer: Claude Debussy

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Printemps, L. 61: II. Modéré · Pierre Boulez · New Philharmonia Orchestra · Claude Debussy

Debussy: Orchestral Works (La Mer; Nocturnes; Pintemps; Jeux; Images; Prélude a laprès-midi dun faune) (Great Performances)

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Danses, L. 103: I. Danse sacrée · Pierre Boulez · The Cleveland Orchestra · Alice Chalifoux · Claude Debussy

Debussy: Orchestral Works (La Mer; Nocturnes; Pintemps; Jeux; Images; Prélude a laprès-midi dun faune) (Great Performances)

℗ 1969 Sony Music Entertainment

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Producer: Thomas Z. Shepard

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Preludes — Livre I: La cathédrale engloutie · Pascal Rogé · Claude Debussy

Debussy Preludes I

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Debussy: Childrens Corner, L. 113 — 6. Golliwoggs Cakewalk · Pascal Rogé

The World of the Piano

℗ 1981 Decca Music Group Limited

Released on: 1992-01-09

Producer: Richard Beswick
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Colin Moorfoot
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Simon Eadon
Composer: Claude Debussy

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