Concerto No. 2

by Sergey Rakhmaninov

Concerto No. 2 cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1962
  • Label: Deutsche Grammophon
  • Country: Russia
  • Length: 1:08:15
  • Community rating: 4.33/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

This critically revered 1962 Deutsche Grammophon recording typically features Sviatoslav Richter backed by the Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra. Richter's interpretation of Rachmaninoff's most famous piano concerto is legendary for its massive dynamic extremes, blistering technical precision, and intense emotional depth. It remains an absolute benchmark in the classical catalog, defining the modern standard for romantic piano repertoire.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, technical, instrumental, orchestral, piano, symphonic, virtuosic, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Mvt. I Allegro Non Troppo E Molto Maestoso (20:29)
  2. Mvt. II: Andantino Semplice (6:18)
  3. Mvt. III: Allegro Con Fuoco (6:55)
  4. Mvt. I: Moderato (11:15)
  5. Mvt. II: Adagio Sostenuto (11:41)
  6. Mvt. III: Allegro Scherzando (11:37)

Credits

  • Sviatoslav Richter - primary artist, piano
  • Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - primary artist, composed by
  • Sergei Rachmaninoff - primary artist, composed by
  • Evgeny Mravinsky - conductor
  • Kiril Kondrashin - conductor

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