[Rachmaninov] Cello Sonata in G Minor: Overcoming the Struggle of Creation

[Title]
Rachmaninov : Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor, Op. 19
[Musicians]
Mstislav Rostropovich (Cello)
Alexander Dedukhin (Piano)
1956
[Musical Traits]
This song was released after he went through a serious creative crisis due to mental distress caused by harsh criticism of his first piano concerto.
Throughout the piece, the cello and piano serve as equal partners, perfectly complementing each other, with many moments where each instrument takes a leading role in carrying the melody. This is an unusual feature compared to other cello sonatas of the time.
[Track List]
00:00 I. Lento - Allegro moderato
10:02 II. Allegro scherzando
16:00 III. Andante
22:04 IV. Allegro mosso
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