Pavel Gomziakov - Rachmaninov: Piano Trios Nos.1 & 2 (CD)

Rachmaninov's ten chamber works, two left incomplete, all date from his twenties. The most widely performed and best known is the Cello Sonata. The two trios feature daunting piano parts - the composer was still finding his unique style and the influence of Tchaikovsky can be heard in No.1. The 2nd Trio is a massive work (as is Tchaikovsky's own Trio), composed just days after Rachmaninov learned of the death of his mentor. It is dedicated "To the memory of a great artist". The Cello Sonata is mature Rachmaninov, with hints of the 2nd Piano Concerto and 2nd Symphony.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Trio Élégiaque No.1 in G minor
2. Trio Élégiaque No.2 in D minor Op.9 (Revised 1907 Version)
3. I. Moderato 1
4. II. Quasi Variazione
5. III. Allegro Risoluto
6. Morceaux de Salon Op.6

Disc: 2

1. No.1 Romance
2. No.2 Danse Hongroise
3. Romance in a Minor for Violin ; Piano
4. Gopak for Violin and Piano from Sorochintsy Fair Two Pieces Op.2
5. No.1 Prélude
6. No.2 Danse Orientale
7. Lied in F minor for Cello ; Piano (1890) Cello Sonata in G minor Op.19
8. I. Lento - Allegro Moderato
9. II. Allegro Scherzando
10. III. Andante
11. IV. Allegro Moss