Sergei Rachmaninow

Variation 18 op. 43

Experience one of the most touching moments in musical history in a rich chamber music arrangement: the world-famous "Variation 18" from Sergei Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43, enchants musicians and audiences alike with its incomparable lyricism, deep romanticism, and emotional brilliance. This thoughtfully crafted edition from Musikverlag Uetz offers maximum flexibility for performance: the core instrumentation is a classical piano trio (violin, cello, and piano), which can effortlessly be expanded into a lush piano quintet using the optional 2nd violin and double bass (in C and B ad libitum). This edition includes the full score along with all individual instrumental parts. An absolute highlight for any chamber music program and an unforgettable, deeply moving encore for discerning ensembles.