Rachmaninoff: Études-tableaux, Op. 39 & 6 Moments
) | Label: NAXOS Catalog: 8573469 Format: CD BORIS GILTBURGPianist Boris Gildburg sees Rachmaninov’s Etudes-tableaux, Op. 39 as cinematic short stories or colourful tone paintings. In contrast, the unashamedly beautiful Moments musicaux are concentrated explorations of a single idea or mood, from struggle and pain towards light and genuine joy. In these collections, which contain some of the composer’s most affecting music, Rachmaninov shows himself to be a master of the meticulously crafted short-form genre.  Price: $19.98 |