Grigory Sokolov - Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No.2 in C minor, Op.18 - Video 1993
This recording has been one of the most memorable Sokolov videos for me. Frustration, despair, reminiscence, nostalgia and triumph all distilled into this concerto. Highlights include the heartwarming moment from 22:23 to 23:00 and, of course, the majestic conclusion (starting from 34:32).
This is a re-upload from my previous channel.
00:12 - I. Moderato
11:45 - II. Adagio sostenuto – Più animato – Tempo I
23:58 - III. Allegro scherzando
Pianist: Grigory Sokolov
Conductor: Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Orchestra: Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Recorded on 1 September 1993 in Helsinki
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