Cello Sonata(arr.for violin), etc : Hideko Udagawa, Lifschitz

Rachmaninov: for Violin and Piano

Hideko Udagawa, violin
Konstantin Lifschitz, piano

Sonata in G minor Op. 19 *
Romance in A minor Op. Posth (original) *
Danse Orientale Op. 2, No 2 *
Daisies Op. 38, No 3
Etude-Tableaux Op. 33, No 7
Prelude Op. 32, No 5
Melody Op. 21, No 9
Oriental Sketch
Etude-Tableaux Op. 33, No 2
Vocalise Op. 34, No 14
Danse Hongroise Op. 6, No 2 (original)
* World Premier recording

Recorded at St George's Church, Brandon Hill, Bristol on the 6th & 7th May 2008
Producer and Editor - Tim Oldham
Engineer - Mike Cox
Assistant - Dave Rowell

The music of Sergei Rachmaninov is imbued with a unique lyrical and harmonic style that has attracted a rich variety of transcriptions and arrangements. Transcribers J. Heifetz, F. Kreisler, V. Mikhailovsky and M. Press apply their own artistry to some of Rachmaninov's great songs, etudes and romances, allowing performers and audiences alike to experience his music in new creative settings.

Hideko Udagawa has performed extensively throughout the world and has captivated international audiences with her artistry and enthusiasm. On this disc she is expertly accompanied by Konstantin Lifschitz. ( Signum Classics )