• Byron Janis
  • Byron Janis

Byron Janis/Sergei Rachmaninov - Works

Byron Janis

3 media for this composer
3 labels for this composers
5 works for this composer
4 recordings for this composer

Byron Janis ( 1928 - 2024 ) was born in McKeesport, Pennslyvania. As a teenager he was chosen by Vladimir Horowitz to be his first pupil. Studies with him lead him to be a promising pianist and he signed with RCA at a record breaking mere 18 years of age. Through RCA he recorded Beethoven, Rachmaninov, Liszt, Prokofiev among others. Unfortunately, Arthritis in his hands and wrists plagued a large portion of his career.

Byron Janis - Sergei Rachmaninov Discography

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Preludes

Prelude in E-Flat Major, Op. 23, No. 6



Piano and Orchestra

Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 1
- Antal Doráti conducting Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra


Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18
- Antal Doráti conducting Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra


Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30
- Antal Doráti conducting London Symphony Orchestra

- Charles Munch conducting Boston Symphony Orchestra




Pieces/Klavierstucke/Morceaux

Morceaux de fantasie No. 2 - Prelude in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 3