Composer: Sergey Rachmaninov
Orchestra: Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Leonard Slatkin
Number of Discs: 3
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Naxos
Catalogue: 8503278
Release: 2023
Size: 2.6 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: cover
CD 01
01. The Isle of the Dead, Op. 29
Symphony No. 1 in D minor, Op. 13
02. I. Grave – Allegro ma non troppo – Moderato – Allegro vivace – L’istesso tempo – Allegro molto
03. II. Allegro animato – Meno mosso – Tempo I
04. III. Larghetto – Piu mosso – Largo un poco – Con moto – Tempo I
05. IV. Allegro con fuoco – Marciale – Con animo – Allegro mosso – Allegro con fuoco – Presto – Largo
CD 02
14 Songs, Op. 34
01. No. 14, Vocalise
Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27
02. I. Largo – Allegro moderato
03. II. Allegro molto
04. III. Adagio
05. IV. Allegro vivace
CD 03
Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 44
01. I. Lento – Allegro moderato
02. II. Adagio ma non troppo – Allegro vivace
03. III. Allegro
Symphonic Dances, Op. 45
04. I. Non allegro
05. II. Andante con moto (Tempo di valse)
06. III. Lento assai – Allegro vivace
Rachmaninov’s symphonic career had a rocky start with the premiere of his First Symphony, now recognised as one of the great Russian symphonic works of the late 19th century. Both the powerful First Symphony and the gloriously melodic Second, with its lushly harmonic Adagio second movement, are haunted by the Dies irae chant melody. Rachmaninov considered his Third Symphony to be one of his finest works, alongside the exquisitely orchestrated and virtuosic Symphonic Dances. The enduring attraction of these symphonies is enhanced by the ‘impressive, highly desirable interpretations’ (Gramophone) in this acclaimed edition conducted by Leonard Slatkin.