Rachmaninov

Yuja Wang’s phenomenal technique has captivated audiences all over the world in repertoire from across the spectrum. Here, Wang—one of the most prominent pianists of her generation—puts her virtuosic stamp on two of the finest and best-known piano concertos, both by the great Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninov. Wang brings an irrepressible energy to the Rhapsody, her playing refined and powerful, while her performance of the Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor flows with a sublime effortlessness. The late Claudio Abbado and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra make for perfect musical partners, responding to each of Wang’s nuances. Every note of every bar is cherished, making for one of the most thrilling recordings of this music ever made, two musicians captured at the height of their considerable powers.