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Études-Tableaux Op. 39, No. 5

1917 – Études-Tableaux, Op. 39, No. 5

Sergei Rachmaninoff wrote two sets of Études-Tableaux in 1911 (Op. 33) and 1917 (Op. 39); this recording is one of the pieces in the second, Opus 39 set. Conceived as "picture pieces", meant to evoke a visual scene, Rachmaninoff nonetheless declined to identify which scene he had in mind for most of the pieces, saying, "I don't believe in the artist that discloses too much of his images. Let [the listener] paint for themselves what it most suggests." Performed by Karine Gilanyan for Musopen.

A gorgeous, well-played piece. Plus, Rachmaninoff is fantastic. Adam Cuerden ^(talk) 23:04, 18 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Nominate and support. Adam Cuerden ^(talk) 23:04, 18 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Support Excellent performance and clarity. Rachmaninoff is a genius. —Ancient Apparition • Champagne? • 11:46am • 00:46, 19 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Support per above. Jujutacular ^talk 02:48, 23 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Support: slightly too closely miked, IMO, but still very good. Tony (talk) 07:14, 23 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted Études-Tableaux, Op. 39, No. 5 —Ancient Apparition • Champagne? • 12:50pm • 01:50, 26 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]