Rakhmaninov S. Suite No 2 for two pianos

Sergey Rakhmaninov is one of the greatest Russian composers. Being also unrivalled piano virtuoso of his times he composed concertos and pieces for piano that were equally awesome by their musical emotional qualities, style and pianism. Inherent feeling of the instrument made Rakhmaninov one of the most preferable composer for pianists all around the world. In his pieces the piano sings on virtually thousand voices and its might makes the audience loose the sense of time.

Suites for two pianos (along with Russian Rhapsody e moll) originally written for two pianos, not being a transcription and contribute considerably to the history of the genre.

The Second Suite is written the same year as his magnificent Second Concerto for piano and this work demonstrates the mature genius unlike the First Suite, lyrical and fresh, transparent in its serenity, that was written less than 10 years before the Second.

The Second suite op 17 was written in 1900–1901 and dedicated to the famous Russian pianist and teacher Alexander Goldenweiser.

The rare piano student of senior grades will skip this music in the class of piano ensemble.