The Piano Works of Rachmaninoff, Volume 6

The Piano Works of Rachmaninoff, Volume 6. (Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22, and Variations on a Theme of Corelli, Op. 42). By Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943). For Piano. Masterworks; Piano Collection. Alfred's Classic Editions. Form: Variations. 20th Century; Masterwork; Romantic. Advanced. Book & CD. 64 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.27001).

ISBN 0739044583. 20th Century; Masterwork; Romantic.

This historic reference edition contains both of Sergei Rachmaninoff's variations 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: Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22 * Variations on a Theme of Corelli, Op. 42.