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The Rachmaninov Trio Moscow is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1991 in Moscow, Russia. The trio is named after the famous Russian composer, pianist, and conductor Sergei Rachmaninov, who is known for his romantic and virtuosic compositions. The founding members of the Rachmaninov Trio Moscow were pianist Victor Yampolsky, violinist Mikhail Tsinman, and cellist Natalia Savinova. All three musicians were accomplished soloists and chamber musicians before coming together to form the trio. Yampolsky had won numerous international piano competitions and had performed with major orchestras around the world. Tsinman had been a member of the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra and had performed as a soloist with many orchestras in Russia and Europe. Savinova had won several international cello competitions and had performed with the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra and the Russian National Orchestra. The Rachmaninov Trio Moscow quickly gained recognition for their passionate and expressive performances of classical music. They were praised for their technical precision and their ability to convey the emotional depth of the music they played. The trio's repertoire included works by Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Brahms, and other composers. One of the highlights of the Rachmaninov Trio Moscow's early career was their performance at the 1994 Edinburgh International Festival. The trio received critical acclaim for their performance of Rachmaninov's Trio élégiaque No. 2 in D minor, which was described as "a performance of great intensity and passion." The trio went on to perform at many other prestigious music festivals around the world, including the Salzburg Festival, the Berliner Festwochen, and the Moscow Easter Festival. In 1998, the Rachmaninov Trio Moscow released their first CD, which featured works by Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky. The CD received positive reviews and helped to establish the trio as one of the leading classical music ensembles in Russia. Over the years, the members of the Rachmaninov Trio Moscow have changed. Yampolsky left the trio in 2001 and was replaced by pianist Victor Ginsburg. Tsinman and Savinova have remained with the trio, and they have continued to perform and record together. In 2006, the Rachmaninov Trio Moscow received the prestigious Triumph Award, which is given to outstanding individuals and organizations in the fields of culture, science, and social life in Russia. The trio was recognized for their contributions to the development of classical music in Russia and their international success. The Rachmaninov Trio Moscow has continued to perform and record extensively, and they have released several CDs that have received critical acclaim. In 2011, the trio released a CD of works by Rachmaninov, which was praised for its "passionate and virtuosic" performances. The trio has also collaborated with other musicians and ensembles, including the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra and the Borodin Quartet. In addition to their performances and recordings, the members of the Rachmaninov Trio Moscow are also dedicated to teaching and mentoring young musicians. Tsinman and Savinova are both professors at the Moscow Conservatory, and they have trained many successful musicians who have gone on to perform with major orchestras and ensembles around the world.

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