Yuja Wang & Dudamel: Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody

The Los Angeles Philharmonic writes:

When describing Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Yuja Wang said she hears many sound worlds unfolding over the work’s 24 variations: the shadowy darkness of Mussorgsky, the transparent clean structure of Mozart, some moments reminiscent of Chopin’s Préludes, and others still that feel like a jazz jam session between piano and orchestra. All gives way to the enchanting melody made famous by Somewhere in Time and more than a few opportunities for the soloist to show off, a challenge ...