Immerse yourself in the masterful piano artistry of Sergei Rachmaninoff with "Rachmaninov Variations," a captivating collection released on Deutsche Grammophon in 2015. This album is a testament to Rachmaninoff's genius, featuring his renowned variations on themes by Paganini and Chopin, as well as the Rachmaniana suite.
The album opens with the iconic "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43," a work that showcases Rachmaninoff's virtuosic piano writing and his ability to transform a familiar theme into a series of breathtaking variations. Each variation offers a unique interpretation, from the lively "Allegro vivace" to the delicate "Andante cantabile," providing a rich and diverse listening experience.
Following this, the album presents "Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22," another remarkable set of variations that demonstrate Rachmaninoff's deep respect and admiration for Chopin's music. The suite "Rachmaniana" completes the album, offering a personal and introspective journey through Rachmaninoff's own musical language.
With a total duration of over an hour, this album is a comprehensive exploration of Rachmaninoff's variation form, performed with exquisite skill and sensitivity. Whether you're a longtime admirer of Rachmaninoff's music or a newcomer to his work, "Rachmaninov Variations" is an essential addition to your classical music collection.
Tracks
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Introduction. Allegro vivace - Variation No. 1 (Precedente)Sergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov, Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Tema. L'istesso tempoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov, Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation No. 2 L'istesso tempoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov, Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation No. 3 L'istesso tempoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov, Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation No. 4 Più vivoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov, Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation No. 5 Tempo precedenteSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov, Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation No. 6 L'istesso tempoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov, Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation No. 7 Meno mosso, a tempo moderatoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov, Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation No. 8 Tempo ISergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov, Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation No. 9 L'istesso tempoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov, Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation No. 10 L'istesso tempoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov, Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation No. 11 ModeratoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov, Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation No. 12 Tempo di minuettoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov, Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation No. 13 AllegroSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov, Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation No. 14 L'istesso tempoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov, Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation No. 15 Più vivo scherzandoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov, Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation No. 16 AllegrettoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov, Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation No. 17 AllegrettoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov, Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation No. 18 Andante cantabileSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov, Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation No. 19 A tempo vivaceSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov, Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation No. 20 Un poco più vivoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov, Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation No. 21 Un poco più vivoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov, Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation No. 22 Marziale. Un poco più vivo. Alla breveSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov, Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation No. 23 L'istesso tempoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov, Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation No. 24 A tempo un poco meno mossoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov, Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22: Tema. LargoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov
Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22: Variation No. 1 ModeratoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov
Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22: Variation No. 2 AllegroSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov
Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22: Variation No. 3Sergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov
Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22: Variation No. 4 L'istesso tempoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov
Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22: Variation No. 5 Meno mossoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov
Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22: Variation No. 6 Meno mossoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov
Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22: Variation No. 7 AllegroSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov
Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22: Variation No. 8 L'istesso tempoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov
Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22: Variation No. 9 L'istesso tempoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov
Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22: Variation No. 10 Più vivo - Variation No. 12 ModeratoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov
Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22: Variation No. 13 LargoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov
Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22: Variation No. 14 ModeratoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov
Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22: Variation No. 15 Allegro scherzandoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov
Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22: Variation No. 16 LentoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov
Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22: Variation No. 17 GraveSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov
Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22: Variation No. 20 PrestoSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov
Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22: Variation No. 21 AndanteSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov
Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22: Variation No. 22 Maestoso – Tempo ISergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov
Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22: TemaSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov
Rachmaniana: I. Andante improvizatoDaniil Trifonov
Rachmaniana: II. Andante nostalgicoDaniil Trifonov
Rachmaniana: III. Allegro con fuocoDaniil Trifonov
Rachmaniana: IV. Dolce romanticoDaniil Trifonov
Rachmaniana: V. (Without Indication)Daniil Trifonov
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