One of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century, Serge Rachmaninoff was also among the era’s most popular composers of piano music. His Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos ranks among the finest in the repertoire of piano duets, and it is frequently performed and recorded.Dramatic and lyrical by turns, this work displays Rachmaninoff"s keyboard characteristics: intense Russian flavor, rich and bold sonorities, compelling rhythmic drive, and brilliant virtuosity. It opens with a somber "Introduction," followed by a "Waltz" with a lively first section and vibrant, more lyrical second part. The languid and highly melodic "Romanza" is succeeded by a "Tarantella" finale, in which the popular theme from Italian folk music is expressed in turn by each of the two players for a high-energy dialogue that brings the piece to a spirited conclusion. Perfect for duet players, this edition includes two complete copies of the work.