The program “Musical Moments by Schubert and Rachmaninoff” explores two distinct approaches to the same musical concept. For Schubert, Musical Moments embody an intimate form, where simplicity and poetry unfold through brief and elegant pieces. Composed in 1827, a year before his death, these six miniatures distill the essence of his work, alternating between lyrical melodies and darker atmospheres, as a tribute to the fleeting nature of time.
Rachmaninoff, on the other hand, revisits this form with dramatic intensity and dazzling virtuosity. His Six Musical Moments, composed in 1896, reflect the influence of Tchaikovsky and the Slavic tradition. While Schubert opts for simplicity, Rachmaninoff pushes the boundaries of the genre, transforming each moment into an orchestral fresco, full of energy and passion.
