| Rachmaninov, Sergueï (1873-1943) | L'Île des morts, Op. 29 | |
| Prokofiev, Sergueï (1891-1953) | Concerto pour piano no. 2 en sol mineur, Op. 16 | |
| Rachmaninov, Sergueï (1873-1943) | Danses symphoniques, Op.45 |
| Philharmonia Orchestra | |
| Vladimir Ashkenazy | Direction |
| 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