Tough call; in regards to my personal preference I would probably go with Rachminov. But in terms of ability, I wouldn't exactly know (because of so many unbeknown factors); but Rachminov's piano concerto no. 3 in D minor is truly a remarkable piece. Eminently, when it was first performed back in 1909, it was desolated by pianists and public alike, in favor of Rachminov's second concerto, which many felt was more compact, more tuneful and structurally sounder.
But modernly, Rachminov's piano concerto no. 3 is the most popular choice amongst piano competition candidates wanting to perform a virtuoso display piece.
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