Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Sergei Rachmaninoff's compositions with this iconic Columbia Masterworks LP, featuring Gary Graffman on piano, conducted by the legendary Leonard Bernstein with the New York Philharmonic. This vintage 1964 release showcases two of Rachmaninoff's most celebrated works: the emotionally rich Second Piano Concerto in C Minor, Op. 18, and the captivating Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43. Recorded in groundbreaking "360 SOUND" Stereo, this album offers a remarkable auditory experience, capturing the full depth and brilliance of the orchestral performance.
This particular pressing is identified by its catalog number MS 6634 and features a "NONBREAKABLE" vinyl, characteristic of quality pressings from the era. The album's tracklist includes the complete three movements of the Second Piano Concerto on Side 1 (Moderato, Adagio sostenuto, Allegro scherzando), followed by the full Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini on Side 2. A prized addition for any classical music enthusiast or vinyl collector, this record represents a pinnacle of classical interpretation and recording technology from the mid-1960s.