Claire Huangci, piano
Sergei Rachmaninoff, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43
INTERMISSION
Sergei Rachmaninoff, Symphony No. 2, Op. 27, E Minor
I. Largo - Allegro moderato
II. Allegro molto
III. Adagio
IV. Allegro vivace
February 3, 2023 7:30PM
Music Center at Strathmore
Sergei Rachmaninoff deserves to be celebrated every day, but 2023 marks 150 years since his birth on April 1st, 1873. Considered one of the most influential and well-known Romantic composers, Sergei Rachmaninoff said, “Music is enough for a lifetime, but a lifetime is not enough for music.” In celebration of his 150th birthday, NatPhil presents two of his most quintessential works, beginning with the familiar and beloved Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, featuring piano virtuoso Claire Huangci. Following the crowd-pleasing Rhapsody is Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, an intense piece from Rachmaninoff’s early career. Known for its memorable emotionally-driven melodies, Symphony No. 2 is the perfect conclusion to a program celebrating a composer that, after a century and half, still remains inspiring to classical fans the world over.
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