Composing in large forms did not come easily to Sergey Rachmaninov, and the difficulties he faced with his Piano Concerto No. 1 in F sharp minor and his Symphony No. 1 in D minor caused him considerable doubt and depression. Today these works are recognized as highly original compositions, and while they are not as enormously popular as the Second and Third piano concertos and the Second Symphony, they are still valued as youthful masterpieces. These 2012 performances by Lan Shui and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, with ...
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Composing in large forms did not come easily to Sergey Rachmaninov, and the difficulties he faced with his Piano Concerto No. 1 in F sharp minor and his Symphony No. 1 in D minor caused him considerable doubt and depression. Today these works are recognized as highly original compositions, and while they are not as enormously popular as the Second and Third piano concertos and the Second Symphony, they are still valued as youthful masterpieces. These 2012 performances by Lan Shui and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, with pianist Yevgeny Sudbin as soloist in the concerto, are lively and vigorous renditions, and if there are any doubts about the quality of Rachmaninov's music, these musicians certainly bring out the best in both works. The Piano Concerto has a tremendous sense of drama, and from the outset, Sudbin plays the solo part with mercurial shifts of expression and a fluid virtuosity that is captivating. The accompaniment is lush and warm, and the orchestra has an enveloping presence that sets...
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