Sergei Rachmaninoff : Piano Concerto no. 2 in C minor, Op. 18

Piano Reduction (2 Pianos, 4 Hands) – Romantic Period

Description:

Rachmaninoff's legendary Opus 18, often lovingly referred to as “Rach 2,” is for many the epitome of the Romantic piano concerto. Following its acclaimed premiere in Moscow in 1901, it proved to be a show-stopper around the globe, finally helping cement Rachmaninoff's international reputation as a composer. To this day, the concerto's enchanting themes and elegiac melodies in the strings are considered the trademark of Rachmaninoff, indeed, of Russian music in general. For the first Urtext edition of this pivotal work, G. Henle Publishers was able to examine the original autograph score in Moscow's Glinka Museum. Rachmaninoff's own sound recordings were also consulted. The newly prepared piano reduction ensures good playability and accords exactly with the also newly edited orchestral score and parts. Two copies are needed for performance.

Product Features:

• Iconic Romantic Work: The “Rach 2” is one of the most popular piano concertos ever written, famous for its enchanting and elegiac melodies.
• Authoritative Urtext Edition: This is the first Urtext edition of this pivotal work, based on the examination of the original autograph score in the Glinka Museum.
• Expert Fingering: Includes fingerings by Marc-André Hamelin, a world-renowned pianist, ensuring high quality and practical guidance for the soloist.
• Performance Format: Published as a piano reduction for 2 Pianos, 4 Hands.

Performance Tips:

The performance requires a balance of immense power in the outer movements and deep, sustained lyricism in the central Adagio. Pianists must master the demanding technical passages, including rapid arpeggios and dense chords, while focusing on a warm, singing tone to convey the work's Russian soul. The piano reduction by Johannes Umbreit is carefully prepared to ensure good playability of the orchestral part, making the work manageable for rehearsal and performance.

Contents:

• Piano Concerto no. 2 c minor op. 18

About the Composer & Editors:

Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873–1943) was a Russian composer and pianist who continued and expanded the late-Romantic tradition. The editing team includes Dominik Rahmer (Editor) and Johannes Umbreit (Piano reduction). Fingering is provided by the celebrated virtuoso Marc-André Hamelin.

Product Details:

• Composer : Sergei Rachmaninoff
• Editor : Dominik Rahmer
• Piano Reduction : Johannes Umbreit
• Fingering : Marc-André Hamelin
• Publisher : G. Henle Verlag
• Series : Henle Urtext
• Instrumentation : 2 Pianos, 4 Hands (Piano reduction)
• Product Type : Urtext Edition, paperbound
• Item Number : HN 1214
• ISMN : 9790201812144
• Pages : 90頁 (VI+84)
• 尺寸 : 23.5 x 31.0 cm

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謝爾蓋・拉赫曼尼諾夫 : C小調第二號鋼琴協奏曲，作品18

鋼琴縮譜（2台鋼琴，4手聯彈）– 浪漫時期

簡介:

拉赫曼尼諾夫（Sergei Rachmaninoff）傳奇的作品18，常被親切地稱為「拉二」，是許多人心目中浪漫主義鋼琴協奏曲的典範。這部作品在1901年於莫斯科首演後廣受讚譽，在全球範圍內大放異彩，最終鞏固了拉赫曼尼諾夫作為作曲家的國際聲譽。至今，這首協奏曲迷人的主題和絃樂中輓歌般的旋律，仍被視為拉赫曼尼諾夫、乃至整個俄羅斯音樂的標誌。為了出版這部關鍵作品的第一份原典版，G. Henle出版社得以檢視莫斯科格林卡博物館的原始手稿總譜，同時也參考了拉赫曼尼諾夫本人的錄音。新編製的鋼琴縮譜確保了良好的可演奏性，並且與新編訂的管弦樂總譜和分譜完全一致。演出需要兩份樂譜。

產品特點:

• 標誌性浪漫主義作品: 「拉二」是有史以來最受歡迎的鋼琴協奏曲之一，以其迷人和輓歌般的旋律而聞名。
• 權威原典版: 這是該關鍵作品的首個原典版，基於對原始手稿總譜的檢視。
• 專家指法: 包含由世界著名鋼琴家馬克-安德烈·阿姆蘭（Marc-André Hamelin）提供的指法，確保了高品質和實用指導。
• 表演格式: 以2台鋼琴，4手聯彈的鋼琴縮譜形式出版。

演奏提示:

演奏這首協奏曲需要平衡外樂章巨大的力量感和中央柔板深沉、持續的抒情性。鋼琴家必須掌握高難度的技術樂段，包括快速琶音和密集的和弦，同時專注於溫暖、如歌般的音色，以傳達作品的俄羅斯靈魂。鋼琴縮譜由約翰內斯·溫布雷特精心編製，確保伴奏部分的良好可演奏性，使作品易於排練和演出。

收錄曲目:

• C小調第二號鋼琴協奏曲，作品18

作曲家與編者介紹:

謝爾蓋・拉赫曼尼諾夫（Sergei Rachmaninoff, 1873–1943）是俄羅斯作曲家與鋼琴家，他延續並拓展了晚期浪漫主義的傳統。編訂團隊包括多米尼克·拉默（Dominik Rahmer）（編者）和約翰內斯·溫布雷特（鋼琴縮譜）。指法由著名炫技大師馬克-安德烈·阿姆蘭提供。

書籍詳細資料:

• 作曲者 : 謝爾蓋・拉赫曼尼諾夫
• 編者 : 多米尼克·拉默
• 鋼琴縮譜 : 約翰內斯·溫布雷特
• 指法 : 馬克-安德烈·阿姆蘭
• 出版社 : G. Henle Verlag
• 系列 : Henle Urtext
• 樂器編制 : 2台鋼琴，4手聯彈（鋼琴縮譜）
• 產品類別 : 原典版，平裝
• 商品編號 : HN 1214
• ISMN : 9790201812144
• 頁數 : 90頁 (VI+84)
• 尺寸 : 23.5 x 31.0 cm

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