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Rachmaninov's First Symphony, for any number of reasons, received one of the most venomous, disdainful premieres in music history. Everything from the score itself to unprepared musicians to a supposedly drunken conductor (Glazunov) has been blamed for its icy reception. No matter the cause, the result was a devastated composer who was not to return to the form for more than a decade, and only then after the assistance of a hypnotherapist. The Second Symphony, heard here on this Naxos disc, was a complete rebirth for Rachmaninov and was received with great acclaim. Its American premiere was conducted by Modeste Altschuler, the great uncle of conductor Leonard Slatkin. How appropriate it is, then, that the Detroit Symphony Orchestra should celebrate its own new beginnings with Slatkin, who was principal conductor during the 2008-2009 season. The revitalized sound Slatkin draws from the DSO is simply superb, reaffirming its position as one of the country's preeminent orchestras. The strings produce a rich, velvety texture with powerful, penetrating violins all the way down to marvelously articulated, robust basses. The rest of the orchestra sounds just as good, in particular the vigorous brass section. Slatkin's interpretation of this great symphony is sweeping in its scope while obviously paying meticulous attention to every detail and nuance written in the score. From the breathtakingly romantic third movement to the fiery, agitated Scherzo, the DSO and Slatkin offer listeners a first-rate recording and a deeply satisfying musical experience.
© TiVo
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14 Songs, Op. 34 (Serge Rachmaninoff)
Orchestre Symphonique de Détroit - Leonard Slatkin, direction
(C) 2010 Naxos (P) 2010 Naxos
Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27 (Serge Rachmaninoff)
Orchestre Symphonique de Détroit - Leonard Slatkin, direction
(C) 2010 Naxos (P) 2010 Naxos
Orchestre Symphonique de Détroit - Leonard Slatkin, direction
(C) 2010 Naxos (P) 2010 Naxos
Orchestre Symphonique de Détroit - Leonard Slatkin, direction
(C) 2010 Naxos (P) 2010 Naxos
Orchestre Symphonique de Détroit - Leonard Slatkin, direction
(C) 2010 Naxos (P) 2010 Naxos
Albumbeschreibung
Rachmaninov's First Symphony, for any number of reasons, received one of the most venomous, disdainful premieres in music history. Everything from the score itself to unprepared musicians to a supposedly drunken conductor (Glazunov) has been blamed for its icy reception. No matter the cause, the result was a devastated composer who was not to return to the form for more than a decade, and only then after the assistance of a hypnotherapist. The Second Symphony, heard here on this Naxos disc, was a complete rebirth for Rachmaninov and was received with great acclaim. Its American premiere was conducted by Modeste Altschuler, the great uncle of conductor Leonard Slatkin. How appropriate it is, then, that the Detroit Symphony Orchestra should celebrate its own new beginnings with Slatkin, who was principal conductor during the 2008-2009 season. The revitalized sound Slatkin draws from the DSO is simply superb, reaffirming its position as one of the country's preeminent orchestras. The strings produce a rich, velvety texture with powerful, penetrating violins all the way down to marvelously articulated, robust basses. The rest of the orchestra sounds just as good, in particular the vigorous brass section. Slatkin's interpretation of this great symphony is sweeping in its scope while obviously paying meticulous attention to every detail and nuance written in the score. From the breathtakingly romantic third movement to the fiery, agitated Scherzo, the DSO and Slatkin offer listeners a first-rate recording and a deeply satisfying musical experience.
© TiVo
Details of original recording : 60:43 - DDD - Enregistré du 24 au 27 septembre 2009 à l'Orchestra Hall de Détroit aux États-Unis - Notes en anglais
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 5 track(s)
- Total length: 01:00:39
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: Detroit Symphony Orchestra Leonard Slatkin
- Composer: Serge Rachmaninoff
- Label: Naxos
- Area: Russie
- Genre: Klassiek Symfonische muziek
- Period: Post-romantic Music
(C) 2010 Naxos (P) 2010 Naxos
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