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Concerto for Piano No. 4 in G minor, Op. 40 (First revised edition, 1928): Full Orchestra, Solo Keyboard with Ensemble, Solo Part (EDWIN F KALMUS)

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Concerto for Piano No. 4 in G minor, Op. 40 (First revised edition, 1928): Full Orchestra, Solo Keyboard with Ensemble, Solo Part (EDWIN F KALMUS)

Concerto for Piano No. 4 in G minor, Op. 40 (First revised edition, 1928): Full Orchestra, Solo Keyboard with Ensemble, Solo Part (EDWIN F KALMUS)

By Sergei Rachmaninoff

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Sergei Rachmaninoff's (1873-1943) Piano Concerto No. 4 in G minor, Op. 40, was completed in 1926. The work exists in three versions. Following its unsuccessful premiere, the composer made cuts and other amendments before publishing it in 1928. With continued lack of success, he withdrew the work, eventually revising and republishing it in 1941 (Second revised version, most generally performed today). The original manuscript version was released in 2000 by the Rachmaninoff Estate to be published and recorded. The work is dedicated to Nikolai Medtner, who in turn dedicated his Second Piano Concerto to Rachmaninoff the following year.

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Series: Kalmus Orchestra Library
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 8-88-852522-X
ISBN13: 979-8-88-852522-7
UPC: 676737795047
SKU: 36-A815148
Instrumentation: 2+Picc.2+EH.2.2: 4.2.3.1: Timp.Perc(4-5): Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set): Solo Pno

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About the Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff

Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) was a Russian pianist and composer whose works defined late Romantic idiom through their sweeping melodic lines, rich harmonic language, and virtuosic demands. A celebrated concert pianist in his own right, he performed his own compositions extensively across Europe and the Americas, and his understanding of keyboard writing shaped some of the most challenging and rewarding concerto literature in the repertoire.

Rachmaninoff's four piano concertos span his creative life and reflect evolving approaches to form and orchestration. The Fourth Concerto represents a mature work that underwent significant revision; his willingness to reshape the piece across multiple versions demonstrates his commitment to achieving both artistic vision and practical performance success.

Why we love this

The 1928 revised edition captures Rachmaninoff at a pivotal moment, balancing the expansive romanticism of his earlier concertos with structural refinement. Orchestras appreciate the visceral drama of the work and its showcase for principal players alongside the soloist, while pianists value the blend of lyrical beauty and technical challenge that defines his writing.

What to expect

The work breathes melancholy and introspection alongside moments of Romantic fervor. The G minor tonality casts a shadow across the score, yet passages of unexpected warmth and lyrical beauty emerge, creating emotional complexity that rewards repeated listening.

Who it's for

This edition serves advanced orchestras and accomplished soloists ready for substantial technical and musical demands. It suits concert programs designed around major concerto literature and orchestras with the instrumental depth to support Rachmaninoff's full orchestration.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the solo keyboard against a full orchestra by establishing clear dynamic architecture in rehearsals; the soloist's tone must project without forcing, especially in passages where the orchestra fills harmonic space around intimate material.
  • Attend to the orchestral color palette. Rachmaninoff's instrumentation, including the English horn and piccolo, carries thematic weight. Woodwind soloists should prepare their moments with the same care as the piano part.
  • Use the published score's tempo relationships carefully. The concerto's arch structure depends on convincing transitions between its sections; work backward from the printed tempos to establish rehearsal landmarks for the ensemble.
  • Coordinate with your soloist early regarding cadenza points and fermatas. The 1928 version differs from the later 1941 revision in specifics; confirm interpretive choices and rubato expectations before full orchestra rehearsals begin.

How to use it

Program this concerto as a centerpiece of a Romantic repertoire concert or alongside other twentieth-century Russian works. Its substantial length makes it suitable as the major work on a program, paired perhaps with orchestral selections from Stravinsky or other contemporaries.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing solo and orchestral roles across multiple rehearsal stages
  • Executing rapid dynamic shifts and sustaining soft playing under ensemble coverage
  • Interpreting Rachmaninoff's harmonic language and voice-leading across the keyboard
  • Coordinating rubato and fermata between soloist and conductor
  • Reading dense orchestral textures with precision for individual section players

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