Rachmaninov's ten chamber works, two left incomplete, all date from his twenties. The most widely performed and best known is the Cello Sonata. The two trios feature daunting piano parts - the composer was still finding his unique style and the influence of Tchaikovsky can be heard in No.1. The 2nd Trio is a massive work (as is Tchaikovsky's own Trio), composed just days after Rachmaninov learned of the death of his mentor. It is dedicated "To the memory of a great artist". The Cello Sonata is mature Rachmaninov, with hints of the 2nd Piano Concerto and 2nd Symphony.
2 Trio Élégiaque No.2 in D minor Op.9 (Revised 1907 Version)
3 I. Moderato 1
4 II. Quasi Variazione
5 III. Allegro Risoluto
6 Morceaux de Salon Op.6
- Disc 2 -
1 No.1 Romance
2 No.2 Danse Hongroise
3 Romance in a Minor for Violin & Piano
4 Gopak for Violin and Piano from Sorochintsy Fair Two Pieces Op.2
5 No.1 Prélude
6 No.2 Danse Orientale
7 Lied in F minor for Cello & Piano (1890) Cello Sonata in G minor Op.19
8 I. Lento - Allegro Moderato
9 II. Allegro Scherzando
10 III. Andante
11 IV. Allegro Moss
Rachmaninov's ten chamber works, two left incomplete, all date from his twenties. The most widely performed and best known is the Cello Sonata. The two trios feature daunting piano parts - the composer was still finding his unique style and the influence of Tchaikovsky can be heard in No.1. The 2nd Trio is a massive work (as is Tchaikovsky's own Trio), composed just days after Rachmaninov learned of the death of his mentor. It is dedicated "To the memory of a great artist". The Cello Sonata is mature Rachmaninov, with hints of the 2nd Piano Concerto and 2nd Symphony.
