Sergei Rachmaninow
Zdes' khorosho op. 21 Nr. 7
for Euphonium & Piano (Organ)
Sergei Rachmaninow
Zdes' khorosho op. 21 Nr. 7
for Euphonium & Piano (Organ)
- Instrumentation Euphonium and Piano
- Optional Instrumentation Euphonium and Organ
- Composer Sergei Rachmaninow
- Editor Colette Mourey
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Difficulty Level
- Edition Piano Score and Part(s)
- Publisher Editions Marc Reift
- Order no. EMR100811
Description:
Zdes's khorosho, Op. 21, No. 7, is one of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s best-known romances. Composed in 1902 based on a poem by Glafira Galina, the work depicts a peaceful landscape in which nature seems to stand still. It is characterized by its deep lyrical expression and its atmosphere filled with tranquility. The supple melody unfolds with growing intensity while always retaining its delicate elegance. In keeping with Rachmaninoff’s romantic style, the work combines warm expressiveness with a refined musical language. Behind its apparent simplicity lies a subtle emotion that balances contemplation and quiet longing. The composition invites the audience to experience a moment of perfect tranquility, in which the beauty of nature makes one forget all worries. More than a century after its creation, "Zdes’s khorosho" still moves listeners with its sincerity and striking expressiveness.