My quick 2 cents worth about Rachmaninoff! I feel that although he composed some of the most exquisite melodies, somehow he never quite “gets there”. In the way Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Chopin and Mozart (amongst others!) construct a melody/theme; and when they want to Climax – they do. Rachi, on the other hand, I feel, just almost takes us there!
Any comments?
Enjoy this Long Play.
Prelude Op. 23, #6
Sonata for Cello & piano
Italian Polka
Prelude Op. 32 #5
“Lilacs: Lilacs”
Melodie in E, Op. 3 #3
Four Pieces # 1
Merge Rachmaninoff