Rachmaninov: Symphonies Nos.1-3; The Bells; Symphonic Dances

Russian National Orchestra, Mikhail Pletnev

Released on 1/01/2011 by Deutsche Grammophon (DG)
Main artists: Russian National Orchestra Mikhail Pletnev
Genre: Klassiek

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After his enormously popular piano concertos and the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (which are always among the most performed concert works), the most admired of Sergey Rachmaninov's large-scale orchestral compositions are his symphonies No. 1-3, the Symphonic Dances, The Isle of the Dead, The Rock, and the choral symphony, The Bells. They are imbued with the composer's characteristically brooding expressions, rich harmonies, and somber, mysterious themes, and their place among the great post-Romantic masterpieces is unchallenged today, despite a period in the mid-20th century when critical opinion was sometimes unkind. This box set is a good response to any rigid prejudices because Mikhail Pletnev's performances with the Russian National Orchestra do full justice to Rachmaninov's music and make the case for his skills as a symphonic composer. Yet Rachmaninov's orchestration is occasionally problematic because it is often dense and situated in the orchestra's middle range, so it takes a conductor of considerable ability to draw out the lines and make the counterpoint as transparent as possible. Pletnev does this with consistency, so the orchestra plays with precision and focused sound, and the textures are further clarified by Deutsche Grammophon's excellent recording. But even more important than the fine sound of the recordings are the sympathetic readings, which show Pletnev to have a thorough knowledge and emotional connection to this composer, which is vital in communicating the spiritual essence of his music.

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Rachmaninov: Symphonies Nos.1-3; The Bells; Symphonic Dances

Russian National Orchestra

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The Isle of the Dead, Op. 29

Russian National Orchestra

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Sergei Rachmaninoff, Composer - Mikhail Pletnev, Conductor, MainArtist - Russian National Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Nigel Boon, Producer, Executive Producer - Christian Gansch, Producer, Recording Producer - Rainer Maillard, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jürgen Bulgrin, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Johannes Mueller, Editor, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2000 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin

Symphony No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 13 (Serge Rachmaninoff)

I. Grave - Allegro ma non troppo

Russian National Orchestra

00:14:00

℗ 2000 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin

II. Allegro animato

Russian National Orchestra

00:08:23

℗ 2000 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin

III. Larghetto

Russian National Orchestra

00:09:00

℗ 2000 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin

IV. Allegro con fuoco

Russian National Orchestra

00:13:27

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Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 27 (Serge Rachmaninoff)

I. Largo - Allegro moderato

Russian National Orchestra