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)
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