Notes and Editorial Reviews
Fiorentino’s Rachmaninov Preludes were recorded in 1963 for Concert Artist Recordings and issued on that label and a variety of others from the same stable through the 1960’s. As these were poorly promoted budget labels few at the time became aware of what a great talent Fiorentino was and it is only with hindsight that we realise what a tragedy it was that he did not receive the acclaim due during his lifetime. His playing is characterised by an effortless and aristocratic virtuosity, wonderful pianistic colour and a natural singing line. What is all the more remarkable is that it appears all the Preludes were recorded in a single day along with pieces by other composers! This is one of the earliest complete recordings of Rachmaninov’s
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Preludes and still one of the best.
-- APR Recordings
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Works on This Recording
1.
Morceaux de fantaisies (5), Op. 3: no 2, Prélude in C sharp minor by Sergei Rachmaninov
Performer:
Sergio Fiorentino (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1892; Russia
Date of Recording: 9/1963
2.
Preludes (10) for Piano, Op. 23 by Sergei Rachmaninov
Performer:
Sergio Fiorentino (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1901-1903; Russia
Date of Recording: 9/1963
3.
Preludes (13) for Piano, Op. 32 by Sergei Rachmaninov
Performer:
Sergio Fiorentino (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1910; Russia
Date of Recording: 9/1963
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