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Vladimir Ashkenazy: 50 Years on Decca / Ashkenazy, Perlman, Harrell, Fistoulari, Solti, Kondrashin et al. [Limited Edition]

50 CD / Decca / 2013-04-02

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Concerto for Piano no 2 in C minor, Op. 18; Concerto for Piano no 3 in D minor, Op. 30; Concerto for Piano no 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 1; Concerto for Piano no 4 in G minor, Op. 40...
Performers: Ashkenazy, Vladimir; Ashkenazy, Vovka; Barenboim, Daniel [Conductor, Piano]; Belkin, Boris; Brymer, Jack [Clarinet]; Cash, Teresa [Soprano Vocal]; Civil, Alan; Cohen, Franklin; Cooke, Terry; Corkhill...
Conductors: Kondrashin, Kirill; Fistoulari, Anatole; Maazel, Lorin; Segal, Uri; Zinman, David; Kertész, István; Previn, Andre; Ashkenazy, Vladimir; Barenboim, Daniel; Schmidt-Isserstedt, Hans; Solti, S...

Decca Classics releases Ashkenazy: 50 Years on Decca on April 2, 2013, a limited edition box-set comprised of 50 CDs to celebrate the labels remarkable...continue...

Piano Rarities, Vol.3: Transcriptions / Cyprien Katsaris: piano

1 CD / Piano 21 / 2013-02-12

Works: Aram Khachaturian: Masquerade, incidental music; Gayaneh, ballet; Circus; Alexander Borodin: Prince Igor, opera; Sergey Rachmaninov: Suite for 2 Pianos no 2, Op. 17; Symphony no 2, Op. 27; Pyotr Il'y...
Performers: Katsaris, Cyprien

With this third volume in the "Piano Rarities" series, Cyprien Katsaris continues exploring the almost limitless world of transcriptions for solo piano. The album, largely...continue...
Recording information: Tonstudio Teije van Geest, Heidelberg/Sandhausen (03/2009)....continue...

Martha Argerich: The Collection 4 - Complete Philips Recordings

6 CD / Decca / 2011-06-14

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Concerto for Piano no 3 in D minor, Op. 30; Suite for 2 Pianos no 2, Op. 17; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Concerto for Piano no 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23; Camille Saint-Saëns: ...
Performers: Argerich, Martha [Piano]; Bashkirova, Elena; Brunner, Eduard; Freire, Nelson [Piano]; Goudswaard, Willy; Grafenauer, Irena [Flute]; Hortnagel, Georg Maximilian; Kovacevich, Stephen; Kremer, Gidon; La...
Conductors: Chailly, Riccardo; Kondrashin, Kirill; Zinman, David

One of the releases marking Argerich's 70th birthday is a further installment in the very successful Martha Argerich Collection (already available: Solo Recordings, Concerto Recordings,...continue...

Rachmaninoff: Complete Piano Music / Ponti

6 CD / Musical Concepts / 2011-04-05

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Preludes (10) for piano, Op. 23; Variations on a theme of Corelli, Op. 42; Etudes-tableaux (9) for Piano, Op. 39; Preludes (13) for piano, Op. 32; Andante semplice [fragment]; 6 E...
Performers: Leonardy, Robert; Ponti, Michael

Michael Ponti is regarded as one of the great pianists of the late 20th century. For five decades he recorded solo and concerto repertoire ranging...continue...

Rachmaninov: 24 Preludes; Suite No. 2

2 CD / Apex / 2010-10-19

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Suite for 2 Pianos no 2, Op. 17; Morceaux de fantaisies (5), Op. 3; Preludes (10) for piano, Op. 23; Preludes (13) for piano, Op. 32

Rachmaninoff: Complete Works For Two Pianos

2 CD / TwoPianists / 2010-08-31

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Suite for 2 Pianos no 1, Op. 5 "Fantaisie-tableaux"; Suite for 2 Pianos no 2, Op. 17; Morceaux de fantaisies (5), Op. 3; Polka italienne for Piano 4 Hands; Russian Rhapsody for 2 ...
Performers: Magalhaes, Luis; Schumann, Nina

"With an outstanding debut release, this husband-wife team bursts onto the scene with Rachmaninoff performances that rival ones by the greatest artists of our time....continue...
Recording information: Endler Hall, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa (01/07/2006-01/13/2006)....continue...

Medtner, Rachmaninov: Music for Two Pianos

1 CD / Hyperion / 2009-08-11

Works: Nikolay Medtner: Two Pieces, Op. 58; Sergey Rachmaninov: Suite for 2 Pianos no 2, Op. 17; Russian Rhapsody for 2 Pianos in E minor; Symphonic Dances, Op. 45
Performers: Alexeev, Dmitri; Demidenko, Nikolai

'I would happily recommend all Russophiles buy this disc for the stunning Medtner performances alone' (CDReview)

'Phenomenal ... Transcendental' (BBC Music Magazine Top 1000 CDs Guide)...continue...

Music for 2 Pianos - Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Brahms, Prokofiev, Lutoslawski / Argerich, et al

2 CD / EMI Classics / 2008-09-16

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a; Sergey Rachmaninov: Suite for 2 Pianos no 2, Op. 17; Morceaux (6), for piano, 4 hands, Op. 11; Johannes Brahms: Sonata for 2 pianos in F minor, O...
Performers: Argerich, Martha [Piano]; Bronfman, Yefim [Piano]; Dina, Mirabela; Leschenko, Polina; Montero, Gabriela; Tomassi, Giorgia; Zilberstein, Lilya

Brahms: Sonata for 2 pianos in F minor, Op. 34b Martha Argerich (piano) & Lilya Zilbertstein (piano) Variations on a theme by Haydn, Op. 56b...continue...

Bolen & De Vries Piano Duo - Brahms, Poulenc, Milhaud, et al

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2007-12-01

Works: Johannes Brahms: Variations for 2 Pianos on a theme by Haydn, Op. 56b "St Anthony"; Francis Poulenc: Elégie for 2 Pianos, FP 175; Sergey Rachmaninov: Suite for 2 Pianos no 2, Op. 17; Darius Mi...
Performers: Bolen, Bradley; DeVries, Vincent
Conductors:
Ensemble: Bolen & de Vries Piano Duo

Bradley Bolen has appeared as soloist, collaborator, lecturer, writer and recording artist. A pupil of Menahem Pressler, Dr. Bolen is an active performer throughout the...continue...

Rachmaninoff: Pièces a deux pianos / Immerseel, et al

1 CD / Zig Zag Territoires Import / 2007-06-12

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Suite for 2 Pianos no 1, Op. 5 "Fantaisie-tableaux"; Suite for 2 Pianos no 2, Op. 17; Morceaux (6), for piano, 4 hands, Op. 11

Rachmaninov, Medtner: Piano Duos / Bakke, Kafarova

1 CD / Centaur / 2007-02-03

Works: Nikolay Medtner: Two Pieces, Op. 58; Sergey Rachmaninov: Russian Rhapsody for 2 Pianos in E minor; Suite for 2 Pianos no 2, Op. 17
Performers: Bakke, Désirée Paulsen; Kafarova, Saida

As a child prodigy Desiree Paulsen Bakke won prizes in the most prestigious competitions in her native Norway. She has performed with the Oslo Philharmonic...continue...

Rachmaninov: Music for Two Pianos / Donohoe, Roscoe

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2006-11-21

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances, Op. 45; Suite for 2 Pianos no 2, Op. 17; Suite for 2 Pianos no 1, Op. 5 "Fantaisie-tableaux"
Performers: Donohoe, Peter; Roscoe, Martin [Piano]

"Donohoe and Roscoe now add their interpretations to the ranks of so many other great performances. They have a complete grasp of these works and...continue...

It's Lovely Here: Songs & Suites by Rachmaninoff

1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2006-10-10

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Suite for 2 Pianos no 1, Op. 5 "Fantaisie-tableaux"; How Fair This Spot; Songs (12), Op. 14; Suite for 2 Pianos no 2, Op. 17; Vocalise; Polka italienne for Piano 4 Hands
Performers: Long Duo

Recording information: LeFrak Concert Hall, Aaron Copland School Of Music, Que....continue...

Live from Lugano Festival 2005 - Martha Argerich and Friends

3 CD / EMI Classics / 2006-07-18

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Trio for Piano and Strings no 2 in C minor, Op. 66; Ludwig van Beethoven: Quartet for Piano and Strings no 3 in C major, WoO 36/3; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sonata for Piano no 15 i...
Performers: Anderszewski, Piotr; Angelich, Nicholas; Argerich, Martha [Piano]; Capuçon, Gautier; Capuçon, Renaud; Chen, Lyda; Dobrinsky, Mark; Hall, Lucia; Lechner, Karin; Leschenko, Polina; Maisky...

Throughout her career Martha Argerich has nurtured and promoted rising stars of the classical music world. Through her continued work with the Lugano Festival, Ms....continue...

A Celebration of Duo-Piano Music / Forte, Parkinson

3 CD / Romeo Records / 2006-07-01

Works: Emmanuel Chabrier: España, rhapsody for orchestra (also vers. for 2 pianos); Isaac Albéniz: Rapsodia española, Op. 70; Franz Liszt: Rhapsodie espagnole for Piano, S 254; Manuel Inf...
Performers: Forte, Madeleine; Parkinson, Del

"At a time when national styles have all but dissolved into a generalized international goulash, Forte's gorgeous tone and sensuous line evoke classic French pianism...her...continue...

Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances, Suites / Shelley, MacNamara

1 CD / Hyperion / 2005-10-11

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Suite for 2 Pianos no 1, Op. 5 "Fantaisie-tableaux"; Suite for 2 Pianos no 2, Op. 17; Symphonic Dances, Op. 45
Performers: Macnamara, Hilary; Shelley, Howard

'First-rate playing, splendid sound, value for the money' (American Record Guide)

'A worthy continuation of Hyperion's Rachmaninov series' (BBC Music Magazine)

'Their readings are superb...continue...

Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances / Uriarte & Mrongovius

1 CD / Profil Edition Gunter Hanssler / 2005-08-16

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances, Op. 45; Suite for 2 Pianos no 2, Op. 17; Suite for 2 Pianos no 1, Op. 5 "Fantaisie-tableaux"
Performers: Mrongovius, Piano Duo Urarte &

"...Much lovely playing on the soft side of the dynamic scale can be discovered throughout this release. I was especially pleased with the second theme...continue...

Rachmaninoff: Suites for 2 Pianos / Cynthia Raim, David Wehr

1 CD / Connoisseur Society / 2003-08-01

Works: Sergei Rachmaninov: Suite for 2 Pianos no 1, Op. 5 "Fantaisie-tableaux"; Suite for 2 Pianos no 2, Op. 17; Duets (6) for Piano 4 hands, Op. 11; Franz Xaver Gruber: Silent Night
Performers: Raim, Cynthia; Rieu, Andre; Wehr, David Allen
Conductors: Rieu, André
Ensemble: Andre Rieu Orchestra

"Let's waste no time here: the ravishing readings on this disc are object lessons in the performance of romantic piano music. In any case, here's...continue...

Rachmaninoff - Greatest Hits

1 CD / Decca / 2003-04-08

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini, Op. 43; Morceaux de fantaisies (5), Op. 3; Preludes (10) for Piano, Op. 23; Symphony no 2 in E minor, Op. 27; Suite for 2 Pianos no 2, Op. 17; Con...
Performers: Arkadiev, Mikhail; Ashkenazy, Vladimir; Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; Berman, Lazar; Boshniakovich, Oleg; Cleveland Orchestra; Gergiev, Valery; Hvorostovsky, Dmitri; Karcykowski, Ryszard; Krause, To...
Conductors: Ahronovitch, Yuri; Ashkenazy, Vladimir; Gergiev, Valery; Maazel, Lorin; Korniev, Nikolai
Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; Cleveland Orchestra (Orchestra); London Symphony Orchestra; Mariinsky (Kirov) Theater Orchestra; Royal Concertgebouw Chorus; Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra; St. Petersbu...

This selection contains both ADD and DDD recordings....continue...

Rachmaninoff: Suites for Two Pianos, etc / Ax, Bronfman

1 CD / Sony Classical / 2001-11-06

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances, Op. 45; Suite for 2 Pianos no 2, Op. 17; Suite for 2 Pianos no 1, Op. 5 "Fantaisie-tableaux"
Performers: Ax, Emanuel; Bronfman, Yefim [Piano]

Piano greats Emanuel Ax and Yefim Bronfman come together for the first time to perform Sergei Rachmaninov's rarely recorded works for piano four hands....continue...

Philips 50 - Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto, etc / Argerich

1 CD / Philips / 2001-05-08

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Concerto for Piano no 3 in D minor, Op. 30; Suite for 2 Pianos no 2, Op. 17
Performers: Argerich, Martha [Piano]; Freire, Nelson [Piano]
Conductors: Chailly, Riccardo
Ensemble: Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra

"...throughout these pages [of the Concerto No. 3] it is almost as if [Argerich] is searching for music that will allow her virtuosity its fullest...continue...

Classic Romance Vol 3 - Piano Music / Anthony Paratore, et al

1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2000-05-16

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini; Suite for 2 Pianos no 2, Op. 17; Pieces (2) for piano, 6 hands, TN ii/22; Johannes Brahms: Waltz for piano, 4 hands in E major, Op. 39/5; Waltz fo...
Performers: Paratore, Anthony; Paratore, Joseph

Classic Romance III featuring Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theseby Paganini, Brahms: Waltz No. 5, Rachmaninoff: Romanze Op.11, Faure: Teneresse, R. Strauss: Waltz from Der Rosenkavalier,...continue...

Dances for Two Pianos / Earl Wild, Christian Steiner

1 CD / Ivory Classics / 1998-09-15

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Suite for 2 Pianos no 2, Op. 17; Symphonic Dances, Op. 45; Maurice Ravel: La valse
Performers: Steiner, Christian [Photography]; Wild, Earl [Piano]

"...We now have the return of a superlative performance that bridges the extremes - not by advancing moderation (a quality one hardly associates with Wild),...continue...

Rachmaninov: The Piano Concertos, etc / Ashkenazy, Previn

6 CD / Decca / 1997-08-12

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Concerto for Piano no 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 1; Concerto for Piano no 2 in C minor, Op. 18; Concerto for Piano no 3 in D minor, Op. 30; Concerto for Piano no 4 in G minor, Op. 40...
Performers: Ashkenazy, Vladimir; Previn, Andre [Conductor/Piano]
Conductors: Previn, Andre
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

Rachmaninov: Music for Two Pianos / Ashkenazy, Previn

2 CD / Decca / 1995-11-14

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Suite for 2 Pianos no 1, Op. 5 "Fantaisie-tableaux"; Suite for 2 Pianos no 2, Op. 17; 6 Etudes Tableaux; Symphonic Dances, Op. 45; Russian Rhapsody for 2 Pianos in E minor; Variat...
Performers: Ashkenazy, Vladimir; Previn, Andre [Conductor/Piano]

Duo Piano Extravaganza / Martha Argerich & Friends

2 CD / Philips / 1995-10-17

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Variations (5) on an original theme for piano, 4 hands in G major, K. 501; Sergey Rachmaninov: Suite for 2 Pianos no 2, Op. 17; Béla Bartók: Concerto for 2 Pianos, ...
Performers: Argerich, Martha [Piano]; Brunner, Eduard; Freire, Nelson [Piano]; Goudswaard, Willy; Grafenauer, Irena [Flute]; Hortnagel, Georg Maximilian; Kovacevich, Stephen; Kremer, Gidon; Labordus, Jan; Maisky...
Conductors: Zinman, David
Ensemble: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Rachmaninoff: Suites Opp 5 & 17, etc / Argerich, Rabinovitch

1 CD / Teldec / 1992-07-07

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Suite for 2 Pianos no 1, Op. 5 "Fantaisie-tableaux"; Suite for 2 Pianos no 2, Op. 17; Symphonic Dances, Op. 45
Performers: Argerich, Martha [Piano]; Rabinovitch, Alexandre