Gomziakov,Pavel Rachmaninov: Piano Trios Nos.1 & 2 CD

Rachmaninov's ten chamber works, two left incomplete, all date from his twenties. The most widely performed and best known is the Cello Sonata. The two trios feature daunting piano parts - the composer was still finding his unique style and the influence of Tchaikovsky can be heard in No.1. The 2nd Trio is a massive work (as is Tchaikovsky's own Trio), composed just days after Rachmaninov learned of the death of his mentor. It is dedicated "To the memory of a great artist". The Cello Sonata is mature Rachmaninov, with hints of the 2nd Piano Concerto and 2nd Symphony.

1. Trio ?l?giaque No.1 in G minor 2. Trio ?l?giaque No.2 in D minor Op.9 (Revised 1907 Version) 3. I. Moderato 1 4. II. Quasi Variazione 5. III. Allegro Risoluto 6. Morceaux de Salon Op.6 7. No.1 Romance 8. No.2 Danse Hongroise 9. Romance in a Minor for Violin ; Piano 10. Gopak for Violin and Piano from Sorochintsy Fair Two Pieces Op.2 11. No.1 Pr?lude 12. No.2 Danse Orientale 13. Lied in F minor for Cello ; Piano (1890) Cello Sonata in G minor Op.19 14. I. Lento - Allegro Moderato 15. II. Allegro Scherzando 16. III. Andante 17. IV. Allegro Moss