{"id":39501,"date":"2024-02-27T13:41:34","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T12:41:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/5e2ae4f9-9335-402a-8b2d-c0a69317e2de"},"modified":"2024-02-27T14:50:45","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T13:50:45","slug":"seven-of-the-best-works-by-rachmaninov","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcmusicmagazine\/rss_feed\/seven-of-the-best-works-by-rachmaninov\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven of the best works by Rachmaninov"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Freya Parr\n <\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 27 February 2024 at 12:41 PM<\/p>

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Rachmaninov’s<\/a><\/strong> compositions were the last representations of the Romantic Style in Russia. Rachmaninov<\/a><\/strong> was born into a musical family and studied the piano at the Conservatoire in St Petersburg from the age of nine. Despite the enormous span of his hands, his technique was precise and clear. His incredible skills as a pianist make his compositions some of the most difficult for virtuoso pianists. We take a look at seven of the best works by Rachmaninov<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>

The best works by Rachmaninov<\/h2>

Prelude in C sharp minor Op. 3 No. 2 <\/h3>

Although less assertive than his later works, the Prelude in C sharp minor won Rachmaninov<\/a><\/strong> much of his early popularity and became a frequently requested encore in concert. With its attractive ‘dark-hued’ disposition, it is impressive that this work was composed even before his graduation from the Conservatoire in St Petersburg in 1891.<\/p>

Recommended recording:<\/strong><\/p>

Steven Osborne (piano)<\/strong><\/a>Hyperion CDA 67700<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

Read the full review of this recording here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>