This album presents a carefully curated selection of Sergei Rachmaninov’s most expressive romances, spanning his early Op. 4 to the visionary Six Romances, Op. 38. Interweaving lyric intimacy with emotional depth, the program explores themes of love, longing, nature, and memory through some of the composer’s most cherished vocal works, including Lilac, Spring Waters, Vocalise, and Zdes’ khorosho (It Is So Nice in Here).

Soprano Nadine Koutcher brings remarkable dramatic intensity and vocal refinement to these miniatures, revealing the full emotional spectrum of Rachmaninov’s song writing — from tender introspection to radiant passion. She is joined by pianist Dmitry Pavliy, whose sensitive and nuanced accompaniment captures the rich harmonic language and poetic subtlety that define Rachmaninov’s style.

Together, the artists offer an interpretation rooted in the Russian vocal tradition, while maintaining a timeless clarity and expressive honesty. This recording is both a tribute to Rachmaninov’s lyrical genius and an intimate dialogue between voice and piano, inviting listeners into the emotional heart of his music.