| Rachmaninov, Sergei (1873-1943) | The Isle of the Dead, Symphonic poem, Op.29 | |
| Prokofiev, Sergei (1891-1953) | Piano Concerto no. 2 in G minor, Op.16 | |
| Rachmaninov, Sergei (1873-1943) | Symphonic Dances, Op.45 |
| Philharmonia Orchestra | |
| Vladimir Ashkenazy | Conductor |
| Denis Kozhukhin | Piano |
One of the most electrifying orchestral works of the last century, Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances hurtles us through gripping sequences of defiant march rhythms, heavy nostalgia and eerie waltzing towards a demonic finale, capped by Rachmaninov's musical spectre, the Dies Irae (‘Day of Judgement’) chant, marking his creative apotheosis.
This concert is part of the Rachmaninov Project series