John-Henry Crawford & Victor Santiago Asuncion - Voice of Rachmaninoff (2023)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 257 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 157 Mb | Digital booklet | 01:07:46
Classical | Label: Orchid Classics
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 257 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 157 Mb | Digital booklet | 01:07:46
Classical | Label: Orchid Classics
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. The cello's expressive timbres are often likened to the human voice, making it the perfect vehicle to showcase this aspect of Rachmaninoff's output.The release begins with an arrangement of Rachmaninoff's Elegie - originally for solo piano - that expands the work's texture to articulate a more clearly defined melodic line.