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Sergey Rachmaninov, Howard Shelley
Rachmaninov: Transcriptions
Genres: Pop, Classical

Track Listings (15) - Disc #1
1. Rachmaninov: The Transcriptions: The Flight of the Bumblebee
2. Rachmaninov: The Transcriptions: Liebesleid
3. Rachmaninov: The Transcriptions: Minuet, From 'L' Arlesienne' Suite No. 1
4. Rachmaninov: The Transcriptions: Wohin?
5. Rachmaninov: The Transcriptions: Hopak
6. Rachmaninov: The Transcriptions: Prelude, From Violin Partita In E Major
7. Rachmaninov: The Transcriptions: Gavotte, From Violin Partita In E major
8. Rachmaninov: The Transcriptions: Gigue, From Violin Partita In E Major
9. Rachmaninov: The Transcriptions: Daisies, Op. 38 No. 3
10. Rachmaninov: The Transcriptions: Scherzo, From 'A Midsummer Nights's Dream'
11. Rachmaninov: The Transcriptions: Lilacs, Op. 21 No. 5
12. Rachmaninov: The Transcriptions: Polka de V R
13. Rachmaninov: The Transcriptions: Lullaby, Op. 16 No. 1
14. Rachmaninov: The Transcriptions: Liebesfreud
15. Rachmaninov: The Transcriptions: Vocalise, Op. 34 No. 14

CD Details

All Artists: Sergey Rachmaninov, Howard Shelley
Title: Rachmaninov: Transcriptions
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Hyperion UK
Release Date: 11/19/1993
Album Type: Import
Genres: Pop, Classical
Styles: Vocal Pop, Opera & Classical Vocal, Ballets & Dances, Polkas, Chamber Music, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Modern, 20th, & 21st Century
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 034571164861

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Rachmaninov transcriptions

Michael Chorny | Jerusalem, Israel | 06/13/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This recording is uncomparable. None of these transcriptions is easy to perform, but Shelley's playing sounds like pure music and is never a demonstration of his technical abilities (this can only be achieved by best pianists). Unfortunately the Rachmaninov transcriptions and arrangements for solo piano are very limited (14), and one of his best pieces (Vocalise) had never been transcribed for piano by the composer. So Shelley adds to this album his performance of Vocalise transcribed by Zoltan Kocsis. I personally think it is better than the Zoltan Kocsis' own performance. Rachmaninov' songs arranged by the author (Daisies, Lilacs) are brilliant. Their readings by Shelley are not inferior to that of Rachmaninov. Unfortunately, in "Shelley plays Rachmaninov" series the transciptions for four hands are missing, but the whole collection including works for piano and orchestra is strongly recommended."