Notes and Editorial Reviews
André Previn is at his best in Rachmaninov. In addition to his legendary recording of the
Second Symphony, this set includes bonuses of
Symphonic Dances,
Isle of the Dead,
Vocalise, and more.
André Previn is at his best in Rachmaninov. In addition to his legendary recording of the
Second Symphony, this set includes bonuses of
Symphonic Dances,
Isle of the Dead,
Vocalise, and more. Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Symphony no 1 in D minor, Op. 13 by Sergei Rachmaninov
Conductor:
André Previn
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1895; Russia
Date of Recording: 02/1975
Venue: Abbey Road Studio 1, London
Length: 45 Minutes 2 Secs.
2.
Symphony no 2 in E minor, Op. 27 by Sergei Rachmaninov
Conductor:
André Previn
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1906-1907; Russia
Date of Recording: 01/1973
Venue: Kingsway Hall, London
Length: 59 Minutes 3 Secs.
3.
Symphony no 3 in A minor, Op. 44 by Sergei Rachmaninov
Conductor:
André Previn
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1936/1938; USA
Date of Recording: 06/1976
Venue: Abbey Road Studio 1, London
Length: 41 Minutes 23 Secs.
4.
Isle of the Dead, Op. 29 by Sergei Rachmaninov
Conductor:
André Previn
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1909; Russia
Date of Recording: 10/1975
Venue: Kingsway Hall, London
Length: 21 Minutes 9 Secs.
5.
Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 by Sergei Rachmaninov
Conductor:
André Previn
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1940; USA
Date of Recording: 12/1974
Venue: Abbey Road Studio 1, London
Length: 34 Minutes 31 Secs.
6.
Aleko: Intermezzo by Sergei Rachmaninov
Conductor:
André Previn
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1893; Russia
Date of Recording: 06/1976
Venue: Abbey Road Studio 1, London
Length: 3 Minutes 32 Secs.
7.
Songs (14), Op. 34: no 14, Vocalise by Sergei Rachmaninov
Conductor:
André Previn
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1912-1915; Russia
Date of Recording: 10/1975
Venue: Kingsway Hall, London
Length: 6 Minutes 28 Secs.
Notes: Composition written: Russia (1912 - 1915).
8.
Aleko: Women's Dance by Sergei Rachmaninov
Conductor:
André Previn
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1893; Russia
Date of Recording: 12/1976
Venue: Kingsway Hall, London
Length: 4 Minutes 37 Secs.
Sound Samples
Symphony No. 1 in D minor Op. 13 (1993 Digital Remaster): I. Grave - Allegro ma non troppo
Symphony No. 1 in D minor Op. 13 (1993 Digital Remaster): II. Allegro animato
Symphony No. 1 in D minor Op. 13 (1993 Digital Remaster): III. Larghetto
Symphony No. 1 in D minor Op. 13 (1993 Digital Remaster): IV. Allegro con fuoco
The Isle of the Dead Op. 29 (1985 Digital Remaster)
Symphony No. 2 in E minor Op. 27 (1973 Digital Remaster): I. Largo - Allegro moderato
Symphony No. 2 in E minor Op. 27 (1973 Digital Remaster): II. Scherzo (Allegro molto)
Symphony No. 2 in E minor Op. 27 (1973 Digital Remaster): III. Adagio
Symphony No. 2 in E minor Op. 27 (1973 Digital Remaster): IV. Allegro vivace
Vocalise Op. 34 No. 14 (1993 Digital Remaster)
Aleko (1977 Digital Remaster): Intermezzo
Aleko (1977 Digital Remaster): Women's Dance
Customer Reviews
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Top-notch Rachmaninov December 24, 2012
By V. Guernon (South Kingstown, RI) See All My Reviews
"Andre Previn recorded the Rachmaninov symphonies in the early 1970's, not long after he became principal conductor of the London Symphony. His first recording, that of the Symphony #2, was the first recorded uncut version of the symphony, and it established Previn as a major conducting talent. Previn is masterful in balancing the seething passion and the masive structure of this symphony. His subsequent recordings of the other two symphonies and the Symphonic Dances only further enhanced his reputation as the finest Rachmaninov interpreter of his generation. EMI provided Previn with some of its best sound in these recordings. Rachmaninov doesn't get much better than this. Highly recommended."
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