Bizet: L’arlésienne Suite No. 1, Op. 23bis, WD 40: II. Minuet (Arr. Rachmaninoff) · Sergei Rachmaninoff
A Window in Time: Rachmaninoff Performs His Solo Piano Works (Realized by Wayne Stahnke)
℗ 1998 Telarc International Corp., Distributed by Concord.
Released on: 1998-08-01
Associated Performer, Realisation, Producer, Recording Producer: Wayne Stahnke
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Da-Hong Seetoo
Studio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: Robert Friedrich
Studio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: Mark Robertson-Tessi
Composer Lyricist: Georges Bizet
Arranger, Work Arranger: Sergei Rachmaninoff
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Rachmaninoff piano rolls are a unique piece of musical history. A piano roll is a music storage medium consisting of a roll of paper with perforations that control the playback of a player piano or other automatic musical instrument. These piano rolls were popular in the early 20th century as a way to enjoy live performances without needing to attend a concert. The Rachmaninoff piano rolls are especially prized by music enthusiasts and historians as they provide a rare glimpse into the playing style of one of the greatest pianists of all time. They also offer a fascinating contrast to modern recordings, as they capture the sound and style of an era before the advent of digital recording technology. Rachmaninoff's musicality and spontaneity is on show in all of his recordings, he never feels too confined to what's written on the page and instead freely explores, embellishes and decorates the music in an organic and improvisatory manner.
The piece, originally composed for orchestra, is a delicate and refined minuet, featuring a gentle melody and intricate harmonies. Rachmaninoff's interpretation of the work on the piano is both graceful and powerful, displaying his mastery of dynamics and phrasing. With his characteristic rich tone and nuanced touch, Rachmaninoff brings out the subtleties of the piece, highlighting its poignant lyricism and expressive depth.
In this recording we hear Rachmaninoff performing a Minuet from L’arlésienne Suite No. 1 by Georges Bizet. The piece, originally composed for orchestra, is a delicate and refined minuet, featuring a gentle melody and intricate harmonies. Rachmaninoff's interpretation of the work on the piano is both graceful and powerful, displaying his mastery of dynamics and phrasing. With his characteristic rich tone and nuanced touch, Rachmaninoff brings out the subtleties of the piece, highlighting its poignant lyricism and expressive depth.
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