Rachmaninov - Symphonic Dances/The Bells

Rachmaninov - Symphonic Dances/The Bells 

 

  

 EMI Classics releases an exciting new recording of Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances and The Bells. These two Rachmaninov masterpieces, performed by one of the world’s most renowned orchestras under their celebrated principal conductor Sir Simon Rattle. This is a rare chance to hear Sir Simon’s interpretations of these great works. Towards the end of his life, the composer himself said of The Bells “I worked on this composition with feverish ardour; and it remains of all my works the one I love the most”. Of the Symphonic Dances, written shortly before his death, he said “I don’t know how it happened, it must have been my last spark”. (http://avaxhm.com)

  Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov
Performer: Luba Orgonasova, Dmitri Popov, Mikhail Petrenko
Conductor: Simon Rattle
Orchestra/Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra 

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1. I Allegro ma non tanto ('The Silver Sleigh Bells')
2. II Lento ('The Mellow Wedding Bells')
3. III Presto ('The Loud Alarum Bells')
4. IV Lento lugubre ('The Mournful Iron Bells')
5. Non allegro
6. Andante con moto (Tempo di valse)
7. Lento assai - Allegro vivace - Lento assai. Come prima - Allegro vivace

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