Claire Huangci - Rachmaninoff - Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43

Rachmaninoff - Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43
Piano: Claire Huangci
Conductor: Piotr Gajewski
Orchestra: National Philharmonic
Hall: Strathmore Music Center
Rachmaninoff's "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini" stands as a pinnacle of virtuosity and Romantic expression in the realm of classical music. Composed in 1934, it is a set of 24 variations on Niccolò Paganini's famous Caprice No. 24 for solo violin. Each variation explores diverse moods, from tender lyricism to thundering power, showcasing Rachmaninoff's mastery of pianistic technique and his profound understanding of musical structure. The work is a breathtaking fusion of Russian melancholy and Paganini's devilish brilliance, captivating audiences with its sweeping melodies and dazzling pyrotechnics.
Variation 1: Precedente (Introduction)
Variation 2: L'istesso tempo
Variation 3: L'istesso tempo
Variation 4: Più vivo
Variation 5: Tempo precedente
Variation 6: L'istesso tempo
Variation 7: Meno mosso, a tempo moderato
Variation 8: Tempo I
Variation 9: L'istesso tempo
Variation 10: L'istesso tempo
Variation 11: Moderato
Variation 12: Tempo di minuetto (Theme)
Variation 13: Allegro
Variation 14: L'istesso tempo
Variation 15: Più vivo scherzando
Variation 16: Allegretto
Variation 17: Allegretto
Variation 18: Andante cantabile
Variation 19: A tempo vivace
Variation 20: Un poco più vivo
Variation 21: Un poco più vivo
Variation 22: Un poco più vivo
Variation 23: L'istesso tempo
Variation 24: A tempo un poco meno mosso (Finale)
Website: clairehuangci.com/
Concert Schedule: clairehuangci.com/en/schedule/

[@lunchmind]

Blood stirring passionate reading. My first exposure to MS Huangci and Maestro Gajewski. Fine orchestra as well.

[@Mnimosa]

Variation 18 of this piece famously has been used in the film Somewhere in Time (1980). It is brilliantly interpreted here. Wonderful!

[@elfriedelengersdorf110]

Großartige Interpretation der wunderbaren Pianistin.

[@borismarques9353]

Great performance, as usual.

[@robertmarcus9653]

Wonderful virtuosity, clear articulation. 🌾☘️🌱🌻

[@edithvonrotz5821]

Wonderful 😊

[@PauloBrasilpianist]

There are a lot of fantastic pianists now, but one with that commitment to the music, there are just a few, and she is one of them. Thanks for sharing!!

[@pacenal_18]

amazing!

[@W.ClassicMusic]

I fell in love with music and watched it until the end. beautiful~~

[@AldenHardaway]

Fabulous playing!

[@tnsnamesoralong]

00:00 Introduction. Allegro vivace
00:08 01-Variation: Precedente
00:29 TEMA. L'istesso tempo
00:49 02-Variation: L'istesso tempo
01:09 03-Variation: L'istesso tempo
01:36 04-Variation: Più vivo
02:06 05-Variation: Tempo precedente
02:36 06-Variation: L'istesso tempo
03:38 07-Variation: Meno mosso, a tempo moderato
04:42 08-Variation: Tempo I
05:18 09-Variation: L'istesso tempo
05:51 10-Variation: L'istesso tempo
06:46 11-Variation: Moderato
08:15 12-Variation: Tempo di minuetto (Theme)
09:41 13-Variation: Allegro
10:11 14-Variation: L'istesso tempo
10:58 15-Variation: Più vivo scherzando
12:07 16-Variation: Allegretto
13:47 17-Variation: Allegretto
15:32 18-Variation: Andante cantabile
18:18 19-Variation: L'istesso tempo
18:45 20-Variation: Un poco più vivo
19:22 21-Variation: Un poco più vivo
19:48 22-Variation: Un poco più vivo
21:33 23-Variation: L'istesso tempo
22:24 24-Variation: A tempo un poco meno mosso (Finale)