Rachmaninov – Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op.18 / Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43
Rachmaninov – Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op.18 / Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43
TITLE
Rachmaninov – Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op.18 / Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43
Piano: Julius Katchen
London Symphony Orchestra – Sir Georg Solti
London Philharmonic Orchestra – Sir Adrian Boult
Decca – SPA 505
DESCRIPTION
A classic 1977 Decca World of the Great Classics stereo release featuring Julius Katchen in one of the most respected recordings of Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2, conducted by Sir Georg Solti with the London Symphony Orchestra. Side B presents the complete Paganini Rhapsody, performed with the London Philharmonic Orchestra under Sir Adrian Boult. A highly musical and collectible edition with a rich analogue sound.
CONDITION
Media: VG
• Light surface marks
• Plays with moderate background noise
• No major skips
Sleeve: VG
• Light edge and corner wear
• Clean front and back
Catalogue: SPA 505
Label: Decca
Format: LP, Stereo
Country: UK / NL pressings exist
TRACKLIST
Side A – Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op.18
- Moderato – 9:40
- Adagio sostenuto – 11:52
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Allegro scherzando – 11:00
Side B – Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43
• Full work – approx. 22 minutes