In "Ailleurs", Matthieu Bergheau performs three of Rachmaninov’s greatest solo piano works: his two Piano Sonatas and his Corelli Variations. 2023 marks the 150th anniversary of Rachmaninov’s birth and Bergheau pays very personal tribute to the composer with this release.
Matthieu Bergheau’s love of the piano was ignited by Rachmaninov. Initially self-taught, Bergheau went on to win numerous international competitions and is familiar to many on social media for his videos, which have garnered millions of views and have been featured by Classic FM. Bergheau brings his characteristic passion and skill to these pieces, celebrating Rachmaninov’s uniquely inventive pianism in his anniversary year.