VOICE OF RACHMANINOFF
In an album celebrating the 150th anniversary of Rachmaninoff’s birth, cellist John-Henry Crawford and pianist Victor Santiago Asuncion explore the voice-like qualities of the composer’s melodies. From the hauntingly beautiful “Vocalise” to the rousing energy of the “Sonata for Cello and Piano,” each piece is a testament to the genius of Rachmaninoff and the emotive power of the cello.
Morceaux de Fantasie, Op.3
1. No.1 Elégie – Moderato
12 Romances, Op.21 No.7
2. Zdes Khorosho “How fair this spot”
6 Songs, Op.4 No.4
3. Ne poy krasavitsa pri mne “Oh never sing to me again”
Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini, Op.43
4. Var XVIII – Andante Cantabile
Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op.19
5. I Lento – Allegro Moderato
6. II Allegro scherzando
7. III Andante
8. IV Allegro Mosso
9. Vocalise, Op. 34 No.14
10. “Preghiera”
Arranged by Fritz Kreisler & Shelbie Rassler from
Piano Concerto No.2 in C Minor, Op.18 2nd movement
John-Henry Crawford, cello
Victor Santiago Asuncion, piano