Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 18 - Montero: Ex Patria, Op. 1 & Improvisations Gabriela Montero

• Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943): Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in C minor, Op.18
• 1 I. Moderato 11:37
• 2 II. Adagio sostenuto 11:36
• 3 III. Allegro scherzando 11:37
• Gabriela Montero (b. 1970)
• 4 Ex Patria, Op. 1 In memoriam 13:22
• 5 Improvisation No. 1 05:25
• 6 Improvisation No. 2 07:06
• 7 Improvisation No. 3 03:42
• Total Runtime 01:04:25

Info for Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 18 - Montero: Ex Patria, Op. 1 & Improvisations

Gabriela Montero’s debut orchestral recording features the world premiere of her first formal composition, Ex Patria, as well as her first concerto recording, Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No.2.

Montero is a passionate advocate for the people of her native Venezuela and a vocal opponent to its brutal Chavist government. It was here that she found her inspiration as she set down to write her Opus 1.

The album marks an important point in the evolution of Montero’s career. Long acclaimed as a pianist and for her thrilling improvisations, Montero now takes her place amongst and pays homage to the great tradition of composer/performers, of which Rachmaninov is one of the most enduring exponents.

Gabriela Montero, piano
YOA Orchestra of the Americas
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor

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