Rachmaninoff - Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14, for Cello and Piano
Details
| Title | Rachmaninoff - Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14, for Cello and Piano |
| Author | Classical Escape |
| Duration | 6:09 |
| File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
| Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=9TgHR8sePvs |
Description
Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)
Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14, for Cello and Piano
Composed in 1915
Transcribed and performed by Gautier Capuçon (b. 1981), cello, and Gabriela Montero (b. 1970), piano
Recorded November 2006 at the Auditorio Stelio Molo in Lugano, Switzerland
Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Vocalise, composed in 1915, is the final piece in his set of *Fourteen Songs*, and is unique in that it contains no words—only a single, soaring melodic line sung on a vowel of the performer’s choice. Originally written for soprano and piano, *Vocalise* captures Rachmaninoff’s hallmark lyricism, lush harmonies, and emotional depth. Its haunting, song-like melody has made it one of his most beloved works, and it has been transcribed for countless instruments and ensembles, highlighting its universal expressiveness and timeless beauty.
