The Piano Works of Rachmaninoff, Volume V composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943). For solo piano. Masterworks; Piano Collection. Alfred’s Classic Editions. Form: Sonata. 20th Century, Classical Period and Russian. Advanced. Collection and performance CD. Standard notation and fingerings (does not include words to the songs). 87 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.27000).
ISBN 0739044575. With standard notation and fingerings (does not include words to the songs). 20th Century, Classical Period and Russian.
This historic reference edition contains both of Sergei RachmaninoffÕs sonatas for piano; and an outstanding CD recording by internationally renowned artist, Idil Biret, who records on the Naxos label. She has made more than 70 recordings including the complete solo piano works and all the concertos of Chopin, Brahms and Rachmaninoff. At the age of fifteen, Biret graduated from the Paris Conservatoire with three first prizes. She went on to study with Alfred Cortot and then Wilhelm Kempff, who considered her his finest student. She has received numerous awards including: Lily Boulanger Memorial, Boston; Harriet Cohen – Dinu Lipatti gold medal, London; Chevalier de l’Ordre du Merite, France; State Artist, Turkey and many others. Contents: Sonata No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 28 and Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Minor, Op. 36.