Vocalise,
Opus 34, No. 14 in e minor Sergei
Rachmaninoff
Sergei Rachmaninoff originally wrote the Vocalise, a song without words, for
voice and piano. Indeed, the piece needs no explanatory text because its
message of pathos and poignancy comes through clearly in the keening vocal
part, marked by gradual, embellished lines and repeated dirge-like chords in
the piano. Rachmaninoff, most famous
for his piano concertos, demonstrates his understanding and love of the cello
not only within the orchestra parts of those concertos, but also with his rich
cello sonata in g minor, and various short pieces he wrote for the instrument. Natasha Farny
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Vocalise, Opus 34, No. 14 in e minor Sergei Rachmaninoff
Sergei Rachmaninoff originally wrote the Vocalise, a song without words, for voice and piano. Indeed, the piece needs no explanatory text because its message of pathos and poignancy comes through clearly in the keening vocal part, marked by gradual, embellished lines and repeated dirge-like chords in the piano. Rachmaninoff, most famous for his piano concertos, demonstrates his understanding and love of the cello not only within the orchestra parts of those concertos, but also with his rich cello sonata in g minor, and various short pieces he wrote for the instrument. Natasha Farny
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