Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Sergei Rachmaninoff's intricate piano compositions with "Piano Variations, Vol. 8." This album, released on January 8, 2021, under the Brilliant Classics label, is a testament to Rachmaninoff's mastery of the classical piano genre. Spanning a total of 1 hour and 37 minutes, this collection features a diverse range of pieces, including the extensive "Variations on a Theme of Chopin in C Minor, Op. 22," which showcases Rachmaninoff's virtuosic skill and deep reverence for Chopin's work. The album also includes the profound "Passacaglia: 44 Variations, Epilogue, Cadenza and Fugue on the Opening Theme of Schubert's Unfinished Symphony No. 8, D. 759" and the hauntingly beautiful "Sequentia cyclica, super dies iræ, KSS 71: IV. Tranquillo e Piano, Pt. 1." Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Rachmaninoff's work, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience, highlighting the composer's unique ability to blend technical brilliance with profound emotional depth.
Tracks
Variations on a Theme of Chopin in C Minor, Op. 22: I. Tema. LargoSergei Rachmaninoff, Georgijs Osokins
Variations on a Theme of Chopin in C Minor, Op. 22: II. Variation 1. ModeratoSergei Rachmaninoff, Georgijs Osokins
Variations on a Theme of Chopin in C Minor, Op. 22: III. Variation 2. AllegroSergei Rachmaninoff, Georgijs Osokins
Variations on a Theme of Chopin in C Minor, Op. 22: IV. Variation 3. L'istesso TempoSergei Rachmaninoff, Georgijs Osokins
Variations on a Theme of Chopin in C Minor, Op. 22: V. Variation 4. L'istesso TempoSergei Rachmaninoff, Georgijs Osokins
Variations on a Theme of Chopin in C Minor, Op. 22: VI. Variation 5. Meno MossoSergei Rachmaninoff, Georgijs Osokins
Variations on a Theme of Chopin in C Minor, Op. 22: VII. Variation 6. Meno MossoSergei Rachmaninoff, Georgijs Osokins
Variations on a Theme of Chopin in C Minor, Op. 22: VIII. Variation 7. AllegroSergei Rachmaninoff, Georgijs Osokins
Variations on a Theme of Chopin in C Minor, Op. 22: IX. Variation 8. L'istesso TempoSergei Rachmaninoff, Georgijs Osokins
Variations on a Theme of Chopin in C Minor, Op. 22: X. Variation 9. L'istesso TempoSergei Rachmaninoff, Georgijs Osokins
Variations on a Theme of Chopin in C Minor, Op. 22: XI. Variation 10. Più VivoSergei Rachmaninoff, Georgijs Osokins
Variations on a Theme of Chopin in C Minor, Op. 22: XII. Variation 11. LentoSergei Rachmaninoff, Georgijs Osokins
Variations on a Theme of Chopin in C Minor, Op. 22: XIII. Variation 12. ModeratoSergei Rachmaninoff, Georgijs Osokins
Variations on a Theme of Chopin in C Minor, Op. 22: XIV. Variation 13. LargoSergei Rachmaninoff, Georgijs Osokins
Variations on a Theme of Chopin in C Minor, Op. 22: XV. Variation 14. ModeratoSergei Rachmaninoff, Georgijs Osokins
Variations on a Theme of Chopin in C Minor, Op. 22: XVI. Variation 15. Allegro ScherzandoSergei Rachmaninoff, Georgijs Osokins
Variations on a Theme of Chopin in C Minor, Op. 22: XVII. Variation 16. LentoSergei Rachmaninoff, Georgijs Osokins
Variations on a Theme of Chopin in C Minor, Op. 22: XVIII. Variation 17. GraveSergei Rachmaninoff, Georgijs Osokins
Variations on a Theme of Chopin in C Minor, Op. 22: XIX. Variation 19. Allegro VivaceSergei Rachmaninoff, Georgijs Osokins
Variations on a Theme of Chopin in C Minor, Op. 22: XX. Variation 20. PrestoSergei Rachmaninoff, Georgijs Osokins
Variations on a Theme of Chopin in C Minor, Op. 22: XXI. Variarion 21. AndanteSergei Rachmaninoff, Georgijs Osokins
Variations on a Theme of Chopin in C Minor, Op. 22: XXII. Variation 22 Maestoso-Meno Mosso-PrestoSergei Rachmaninoff, Georgijs Osokins
Variations on a Theme of Chopin in C Minor, Op. 22: XXIII. TemaSergei Rachmaninoff, Georgijs Osokins
Passacaglia: 44 Variations, Epilogue, Cadenza and Fugue on the Opening Theme of Schubert's Unfinished Symphony No. 8, D. 759Leopold Godowsky, Franz Schubert, Emanuele Delucchi
Sequentia cyclica, super dies iræ, KSS 71: IV. Tranquillo e Piano, Pt. 1Kaikhosru Sorabji, Jonathan Powell
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