A fun and popular arrangement by Gryaznov, who wrote it in one night for a concert. The original work comes from a tune that Rachmaninoff heard while on vacation in Italy, and he promptly wrote it for two piano.

I like that this arrangement gives the performer a chance to also explore some other emotions like tenderness, and maybe even a hint of darkness. The second half of the piece is technically challenging, but has to look and sound totally effortless to get the full effect. I just wish there weren't so many tenths in this piece, ha. There are probably some other things I'd like to try in an interpretation, but if I record any more takes my hands will surely fall off.

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Recorded on a Steinway D in my living room.

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