Piano Concerto No 1 in F sharp minor, Op 1 (Rachmaninov)
from Rachmaninov: The Piano Concertos (CDA67501/2)
1 Vivace [12'27]
2 Andante [5'39]
3 Allegro vivace [7'47]
25 minutes 53 seconds 3 tracks
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