Claire Huangci - Rachmaninoff - Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43

Rachmaninoff - Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 Piano: Claire Huangci Conductor: Piotr Gajewski Orchestra: National Philharmonic Hall: Strathmore Music Center Rachmaninoff’s “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini“ stands as a pinnacle of virtuosity and Romantic expression in the realm of classical music. Composed in 1934, it is a set of 24 variations on Niccolò Paganini’s famous Caprice No. 24 for solo violin. Each variation explores diverse moods, from tender lyricism to thundering power, showcasing Rachmaninoff’s mastery of pianistic technique and his profound understanding of musical structure. The work is a breathtaking fusion of Russian melancholy and Paganini’s devilish brilliance, captivating audiences with its sweeping melodies and dazzling pyrotechnics. Variation 1: Precedente (Introduction) Variation 2: L’istesso tempo Variation 3: L’istesso tempo Variation 4: Più vivo Variation 5: Tempo precedente Variation 6: L’istesso tempo Variation 7: Meno mosso, a tempo moderato Variation 8: Tempo I Variation 9: L’istesso tempo Variation 10: L’istesso tempo Variation 11: Moderato Variation 12: Tempo di minuetto (Theme) Variation 13: Allegro Variation 14: L’istesso tempo Variation 15: Più vivo scherzando Variation 16: Allegretto Variation 17: Allegretto Variation 18: Andante cantabile Variation 19: A tempo vivace Variation 20: Un poco più vivo Variation 21: Un poco più vivo Variation 22: Un poco più vivo Variation 23: L’istesso tempo Variation 24: A tempo un poco meno mosso (Finale) Website: Concert Schedule: