Klavierkonzert Nr. 2, C-moll Op. 18 / Prelude Nr. 2 Cis-moll Op. 3 Nr. 2

This recording features the French pianist Gabriel Tacchino performing Rachmaninoff's Second Piano Concerto alongside the Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire, conducted by André Cluytens. Produced for the His Master's Voice label in the mid-20th century, the record reflects the high standards of European classical production during the postwar era. It captures Tacchino at a time when he was becoming recognized as one of the most dedicated students of Francis Poulenc and a formidable interpreter of the Romantic repertoire.

The album includes the iconic C-sharp minor Prelude, a cornerstone of Rachmaninoff's early piano works. André Cluytens, known for his refined approach to orchestration, provides a lush, structured accompaniment that highlights the expressive weight of the music. The release was designed to bring concert hall standards into the homes of audiophiles, and it remains a documented example of the collaborative relationship between Tacchino and the Paris-based conservatory orchestra during the height of their recording partnership.