Alexis Weissenberg - Rachmaninov: Pno Preludes Op.3 2 23 & 32

Simply put, if not the finest, this certainly is one of the finest complete recordings of Rachmaninoff's Preludes available. Weissenberg's musicianship, intuitive prowess, and flawless technical command of these remarkably difficult pieces throughout is astounding. In the numerous complex passages where Rachmaninoff creates the subtlest and most colorful sonorities especially, Weissenberg's deft, seemingly effortless articulation rivals Rachmaninoff's own performances. And don't let the late 1960's recording date deter you- the sound is remarkably good.

1) Prelude Op.3 No.2 in C-Sharp minor
2) Preludes Op.23 No.1
3) Preludes Op.23 No.2
4) Preludes Op.23 No.3
5) Preludes Op.23 No.4
6) Preludes Op.23 No.5
7) Preludes Op.23 No.6
8) Preludes Op.23 No.7
9) Preludes Op.23 No.8
10) Preludes Op.23 No.9
11) Preludes Op.23 No.10
12) Preludes Op.32 No.1
13) Preludes Op.32 No.2
14) Preludes Op.32 No.3
15) Preludes Op.32 No.4
16) Preludes Op.32 No.5
17) Preludes Op.32 No.6
18) Preludes Op.32 No.7
19) Preludes Op.32 No.8
20) Preludes Op.32 No.9
21) Preludes Op.32 No.10
22) Preludes Op.32 No.11
23) Preludes Op.32 No.12
24) Preludes Op.32 No.13