Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini (Music Video of the Week)

Music Video of the Week, 25 Jul 2016

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The 5 Browns performing –in 5 pianos– the 18th Variation from Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini.

 

Composition: Sergei Rachmaninoff

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKfclqX0NhU
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2 Responses to “Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini (Music Video of the Week)”

  1. Maria Pia Corpaci says:

    Who is the performer? Why is she not acknowledged?

    • Maria Pia, thanks for asking.

      I have strong reason to believe you did not watch the performance, or you would have seen that it is not 1 but 5 pianists in need of introduction. Duly added, therefore.

      I strongly suggest you watch this beautiful piece of classical music turned pop–somewhat–by the virtuosi siblings.