🇷🇺Sergei Rachmaninov ： Russian Rhapsody E-Dur

This work is filled with youthful energy, unfolding as the two pianos answer one another while interweaving powerful momentum with lyrical melodies. Within a continuous flow, the music shifts from the weighty sonority of rich chords to delicate, nimble motion and singing phrases. Highlights include passages in which the two pianos pass the same melody between them and expand the music, as well as the growing brilliance toward the conclusion. In performance, it is important to clarify the role of each voice and balance the volume so that the accompaniment does not cover the melody. Even in the faster passages, avoiding haste and coordinating the two players’ breathing and rhythm will make the overall flow clear.