Moscow, Russia
Conservatory
Andante and Variations, for two pianos, op. 46
Schumann
Sergei Rachmaninoff and Leonid Maximov, pianos.
Rachmaninoff's role
Chamber Musician
Notes
Keldysh (p. 36) indicated this concert took place on March 12, however Val'kova records that it took place on March 7. It is plausible that the earlier date might be correct, as Val'kova also notes the attendance of Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolaevich at a Student Evening (vol. 1, p. 70) at that time. Both note that a review in 'Teatr i Zhizi' (Theatre and Life) on March 14 recounted the 'remarkable ensemble' of the musicians, Val'kova also stating it was the first such review of Rachmaninoff in the press. Rachmaninoff and Maximov performed this work more than once, with Satina also believing a concert took place on November 21, 1888.