National Philharmonic: Rachmaninoff's 150th Birthday with Claire Huangci, piano

• Claire Huangci, piano

Sergei Rachmaninoff — Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 (Claire Huangci, piano)
Sergei Rachmaninoff — Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27

Sergei Rachmaninoff deserves to be celebrated every day, but 2023 marks 150 years since his birth on April 1st, 1873. Considered one of the most influential and well-known Romantic composers, Sergei Rachmaninoff said, "Music is enough for a lifetime, but a lifetime is not enough for music." In celebration of his 150th birthday, NatPhil presents two of his most quintessential works, beginning with the familiar and beloved Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, featuring piano virtuoso Claire Huangci. Following the crowd-pleasing Rhapsody is Symphony No. 2 in E minor, an intense piece from Rachmaninoff's early career. Known for its memorable emotionally-driven melodies, Symphony No. 2 is the perfect conclusion to a program celebrating a composer that, after a century and half, still remains inspiring to classical fans the world over. 

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