Rachmaninov for Two, Babayan/Trifonov (2-CD)

“We’ve been treated to an original and exhilarating new reading of this wonderful repertoire — a kind of keyboard Regietheater — and even those who aren’t ultimately convinced will agree that this is an awe-inspiring show.” — Gramophone

Virtuoso pianists Daniil Trifonov and Sergei Babayan celebrate the 150th anniversary of Sergei Rachmaninov’s birth with a double album of his most beautiful compositions for two pianos, including the Suites Nos. 1 and 2, the Symphonic Dances and Trifonov’s transcription of the sublime Adagio from the composer’s Second Symphony.

Rachmaninov Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 27: III. Adagio (trans. Trifonov)
July 2023, Vienna Concert Hall, Vienna

Rachmaninov Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos, Op. 17
July 2023, Vienna Concert Hall, Vienna

Rachmaninov Suite No. 1 for Two Pianos, Op. 5 (Fantaisie-tableaux)
July 2023, Vienna Concert Hall, Vienna

Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances, Op. 45
July 2023, Vienna Concert Hall, Vienna

Discs: 2
Record Label: Deutsche Grammophon
Release Date: March 29, 2024