Sergei Rachmaninoff

Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14 in E minor

Sergei Rachmaninoff's (1873-1943) "Vocalise" was originally written in 1912 (revised in 1915) as the final movement in his 14 ROMANCES, Op. 34, for high voice with piano accompaniment. The work has been transcribed for various solo instruments and ensembles since its original publication, including two by the composer himself: a 1916 version for soprano and orchestra and this 1919 version for violin soloists and orchestra. Instrumentation: 2.2+EH.2.2: 2.0.0.0: Str (8-4.4-7-6-5 in set).