Sergei Rachmaninov (1873–1943)

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Richard Wagner (1813-1883 : Germany) Conductor: Antonio Pappano Ensemble: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden Record label: EMI Catalogue ID: 5580062

Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943 : Russia) Conductor: Vasily Petrenko Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Soloists: Simon Trpceski Record label: Avie Catalogue ID: AV 2191

Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943 : Russia) Conductor: Claudio Abbado Ensemble: Mahler Chamber Orchestra Soloists: Yuja Wang Record label: Deutsche Grammophon Catalogue ID: 477 9308

Sergei Rachmaninov Conductor: Ion Marin Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Soloists: David Garrett Record label: Decca Catalogue ID: 476 4425

Sergei Rachmaninov Conductor: Antonio Pappano Ensemble: National Academy of St.Cecilia Orchestra Record label: EMI Classics Catalogue ID: 50999 94946222

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