Scientist
and mathematician Wayne Stahnke, by using
unprecedented new techniques of transfer and
reproduction of Rachmaninoff's historic music
roll performances, has eliminated the mechanical
aspects of the process, revealing the nuances and
fine details of Rachmaninoff's playing with a
never-before-heard clarity.
Previous
recordings of the music roll performances have
not approached this level of sound quality and
realism. This spectacular new recording, made on
a Bosendorfer 290SE Reproducing Piano, shows us
more clearly than ever why Rachmaninoff was
regarded as perhaps the greatest pianist of his
time.
With a
poineering combination of scientific, electronic
and mathematical processes, Stahnke has
resurrected the subtleties of Rachmaninoff's
performances, embedded in his music rolls, for
the modern listener to enjoy.
(from
the Telarc website)
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Hear Mr.
Stahnke describe the making of this CD
from the 10-5-98 edition of the NPR
program All things
Considered |
When I first
listened to this CD I was astounded! I
couldn't believe my ears. This is
Rachmaninoff. This is why Rachmaninoff was
regarded as on of the greatest of all time!
This is why Horowitz admired him so!
You simply must get this CD! Also now check
Volume 2 with the Chopin Scherzo op. 31!
Greg Lile
Your thoughts?
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| Volume 1 |
Hear Rachmaninoff
play his own works. His
"inescapeable" Prelude, the
entire Op. 5 which he held dear, and
several of his transcriptions as well. |
| Volume 2 |
Here Rachmaninoff
play the works of other composers such as
Chopin, op. 31 Scherzo, and Paderewski
Menuet, with many others. |
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Track
Samples
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RACHMANINOFF:
Prelude in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 3, No.2 |
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RACHMANINOFF:
Lilacs, Op. 21, No. 5 |
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RIMSKY-KORSAKOV
(arr: Rachmaninoff): The Flight of the
Bumblebee |
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RACHMANINOFF:
Elegie, Op. 3, No. 1 |
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RACHMANINOFF:
Barcarolle, Op. 10, No. 3 |
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KREISLER-RACHMANINOFF:
Liebesfreud |
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KREISLER-RACHMANINOFF:
Liebesleid |
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RACHMANINOFF:
Melodie, Op. 3, No. 3 |
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RACHMANINOFF:
Etude-tableau in B Minor, Op. 39, No. 4 |
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SCHUBERT-RACHMANINOFF:
Wohin? |
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RACHMANINOFF:
Polichinelle, Op. 3, No. 4 |
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RACHMANINOFF:
Polka de V.R. |
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RACHMANINOFF:
Prelude in G Minor, Op. 23, No. 5 |
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RACHMANINOFF:
Serenade, Op. 3, No. 5 |
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BIZET-RACHMANINOFF:
Minuet (from |
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MOUSSORGSKY-RACHMANINOFF:
Hopak (from Sorochintsy Fair) |
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RACHMANINOFF:
Etude-tableau in A Minor, Op. 39, No. 6 |
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RACHMANINOFF:
Humoresque Op. 10, No. 5 |
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Traditional
(arr: Rachmaninoff): The Star-Spangled
Banner |
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