Radio Philharmonic Orchestra: Rachmaninoff 2

When people are feeling down, the music doctor likes to prescribe an hour of Rachmaninoff. In hisSecond Symphony, the Russian composer delivers romantic rapture with every passing bar. Schumann’sCello Concertoalso falls into the category of “a real pick-me-up.” The Radio Philharmonic Orchestra and celebrated cellist Maximilian Hornung give full expression to a joyful springtime feeling.

Triumphant Rachmaninov
The quintessential romantic, Sergei Rachmaninov struggled with his own ambitions. After the failure of hisFirst Symphony, he wondered if he would ever succeed in composing a second. Therapy provided the solution; he was able to get back to work. That is why theSecond Symphonyfeels like a triumphant liberation. Through sweeping explorations and sparkling melodies, he showcases his rediscovered passion for composition.

A Masterpiece by Schumann
Alongside Rachmaninoff’s romantic dreams, the Radio Philharmonic Orchestra brings a masterpiece by Robert Schumann to the forefront. In hisCello Concerto, Schumann shifts rapidly between widely contrasting emotions: from subdued melancholy to blissful optimism. German cello adventurer Maximilian Hornung is eager to delve into this. He sets out to explore the depths of Schumann’s soul.