The unforgettable scenes of Rachmaninovs homeland illuminate the romance & beauty of his famed Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 3. This volume of the NAXOS MUSICAL JOURNEY takes us outside the great cities to the majestic Ai-Petri Mountains & the rocky shore of the Black Sea; from the haunting stillness of the Russian landscape blanketed by winter to the opulent Summer Palace of Tsar Paul I, from the drama of the Swallows Nest built on a cliff-top at Cape Ai-Todor to spectacular churches & palaces; visit Yalta & the museum home of celebrated playwright Anton Chekhov; this is the world rich in beauty & culture that inspired the musical genius of Rachmaninov. Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18 1. Moderato (11:09) 2. Adagio sostenuto (11:16) 3. Allegro scherzando (11:38) Jenö Jandó, piano Budapest Symphony Orchestra György Lehel, conductor Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30 4. Allegro ma non tanto (17:29) 5. Intermezzo: Adagio (20:53) 6. Finale: Alla breve.. .