New Jersey Symphony: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
About This Event
The New Jersey Symphony performs Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini at NJPAC. The program presents the Rhapsody—a work for piano and orchestra—within the ensemble’s mix of classical and contemporary repertoire, foregrounding Rachmaninoff’s blend of lyrical expressiveness and complex textures.
About Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini(concerto)
The Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43, is a concertante work written by Sergei Rachmaninoff for piano and orchestra, closely resembling a piano concerto, all in a single movement. Rachmaninoff wrote the work at his summer home, the Villa Senar in Switzerland, according to the score, from 3 July to 18 August 1934. Rachmaninoff himself played the piano part at the piece's premiere on 7 November 1934, at the Lyric Opera House in Baltimore, Maryland, with the Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Leopold Stokowski.
About the Artists
New Jersey Symphony
The New Jersey Symphony is a professional orchestra based in New Jersey, known for performing a wide range of classical and contemporary music.
Sergei Rachmaninoff
Immerse yourself in the evocative melodies of Sergei Rachmaninoff, a luminary in the world of Romantic classical music. Revered for his intricate compositions and masterful piano performances, Rachmaninoff captivates audiences with a unique blend of lyrical expressiveness and complex textures.