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Compact Disc CDA67649

£13.99

Stephen Hough’s definitive performances of Rachmaninov’s piano concertos were recorded live in Dallas in 2004. Originally issued as a 2-CD set, we are now making the two most popular concertos, Nos 2 and 3, available on a single disc.

Recorded at the Eugene McDermott Concert Hall, Morton H Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas in April and May 2004
Recording Engineer
JEFF MEE
Recording Producer
ANDREW KEENER
Piano
STEINWAY & SONS
Booklet Editor
TIM PARRY
Executive Producer
SIMON PERRY
© Hyperion Records Ltd, London, MMVII
These recordings are also available as part of the set of Rachmaninov’s complete works for piano and orchestra, CDA67501/2

Duration: 70'54
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SERGEI RACHMANINOV (1873-1943)

Piano Concertos Nos 2 & 3

STEPHEN HOUGH piano
DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
ANDREW LITTON conductor

Contents:

    Piano Concerto No 2 in C minor Op 18 [32'26]
  1. Moderato [9'54]
  2. Adagio sostenuto [11'02]
  3. Allegro scherzando [11'22]

    Piano Concerto No 3 in D minor Op 30 [38'23]

  4. Allegro ma non tanto [15'01]
  5. Intermezzo: Adagio [9'55]
  6. Finale: Alla breve [13'21]
Sleeve Notes

'There just isn't a modern performer who delivers Rachmaninov quite like this - just as the composer intended … For sheer energy, vivacity and an intuitive understanding of the late-Romantic concerto, there are few who can equal Hough. The pieces here are taken from the previously released, much-acclaimed and award-winning two-CD set recorded live in 2004, so you can now hear the two best-loved pieces from the original. If you missed out first time round, don't hold back now!' (Classic FM Magazine *****)

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