"Rachmaninoff: Piano Sonata No. 2, movt 1" genre: Piano
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	An excerpt from Robert Silverman's recently-released CD of both Rachmaninoff Sonatas. It is well known that two authentic versions exists of this sonata. Like many pianists, Silverman believes that Rachmaninoff, in his merciless efforts to condense the sonata in the revised version, not only edited out some of the work's most inspired writing, but occasionally omitted material which, at least to some ears, is necessary for the piece to progress convincingly from one point to the next. Nonetheless, one cannot ignore the fact that Rachmaninoff felt compelled to re-write the sonata measure by measure. The performance on this album represents, therefore, Silverman's attempt to restore to the later version some of the composer's most glorious moments, while respecting his goals in revising the work. For availability visit Silverman's website, and go to the discography page.
	CD: Rachmaninoff: 2 Piano Sonatas   Label: Orpheum Masters

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