Rachmaninov: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43

This page lists all recordings of Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43, by Sergey Vassilievich Rachmaninov (1873-1943) on CD & DVD. Generally, more recent CDs and DVDs are listed first, but with priority given to items that are in stock.

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Rachmaninov:

Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18

Recorded 27th May, 1946 in Carnegie Hall, New York City

NBC Symphony Orchestra, Vladimir Golschmann

Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43

Recorded 16th-17th September, 1947 in EMI Abbey Road Studio No. 1, London

Philharmonia Orchestra, Walter Susskind

Prelude Op. 3 No. 2 in C sharp minor

Recorded 11th December, 1950 in the RCA Studios, Hollywood

Arthur Rubinstein (piano)

Although Rubinstein did not play many works by Rachmaninov, he made four recordings of the Piano Concerto No. 2. If, in this May 1946 recording, Rubinstein’s adherence to the text is not always completely accurate, his performance is full of exhilaration and panache with fast tempos and a climax judged to have any audience jumping to its feet. The 1947 recording of the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini is remarkable, even today, for the high quality of the sound, described as “Stunning! The recording is almost too vivid”, by a critic in 1948. The only solo work of Rachmaninov that Rubinstein committed to disc was the famous Prelude in C sharp minor Op. 3 No. 2 which he recorded twice.

Naxos Historical Great Pianists - 8111289

(CD)

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Rachmaninov:

Piano Concerto No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 1

Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43

Mikhail Pletnev (piano)

Philharmonia Orchestra, Libor Pešek

Virgin - The Classics - 3632912

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Byron Janis

Brahms:

Hungarian Dance No. 4

Hungarian Dance No. 5

Piano Sonata No. 2 in F sharp minor, Op. 2

Prokofiev:

Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op. 26

Rachmaninov:

Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43

Byron Janis (piano)

Orchestre National de la RTF, Paul Paray

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EMI Classic Archive - 3101999

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Rachmaninov:

Piano Concertos Nos. 1-4 (Complete)

Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43

Stephen Hough (piano)

Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Litton

‘Hough. Litton. Rachmaninov concertos. Hyperion. Already a mouth-watering prospect, is it not? So, like the old Fry’s Five Boys chocolate advert, does Anticipation match Realisation in these five much recorded confections? The answer is “yes” on almost every level’ (Gramophone)

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