Rachmaninov; Tchaikovsky - Piano Concerto 2; Symphony 5 (Floriana Alberico; Leonardo Quadrini)

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Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov; Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

• Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18
• Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64

Floriana Alberico, piano

SBS Radio and Television Youth Orchestra

Leonardo Quadrini, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: Aulicus Classics

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This album explores the lesser-known, intergenerational relationship between Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Sergei Rachmaninoff. Born thirty years apart, Tchaikovsky became an essential mentor to Rachmaninoff almost from the start of the young musician's career. After Rachmaninoff relocated to Moscow to study privately with Nikolay Zverev, he met Tchaikovsky, who recognized his immense potential. With Tchaikovsky's endorsement, Rachmaninoff entered the Moscow Conservatory to study both piano and composition. Tchaikovsky famously predicted a great future for the budding sixteen-year-old musician, fostering a pivotal connection that bridged two generations of Russian music.

Leonardo Quadrini is an internationally renowned Italian conductor and Professor of Orchestral Training at the historic San Pietro a Majella conservatory in Naples. Graduating summa cum laude across multiple musical disciplines, Quadrini has conducted over 2,800 global concerts across five continents, leading prestigious symphonic and operatic performances at iconic venues like La Fenice and Teatro di San Carlo. He has collaborated with elite vocalists, directed world-class orchestras, and appeared on 40 television broadcasts, including the 2012 Sanremo Music Festival. An Honorary Inspector for Italy's Ministry of Cultural Heritage, his extensive discography includes 15 CDs and two DVDs.