Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 3

Description

“Kogan is clearly intent on delivering out and out superheated performances. In this he is aided by a red-blooded orchestra and by an unruly and sumptuous resonant acoustic that does nothing to play down the thunder. … Overall this is a generous and inexpensive disc with big-hearted performances fully engaged with the elemental Russian temperament. They are captured in fine technicolor recordings that are eminently suited to these broodingly coloured and impassioned works.”
— Rob Barnett, Musicweb International

First CD release of these spectacular recordings of Sergei Rachmaninov’s last two symphonic works, performed with virtuoso flair by the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra under the dynamic leadership of Pavel Kogan and captured in audiophile sonics by the legendary team of Marc Aubort and Joanna Nickrenz.

Symphony No.3 in a minor, Op.44

• [1] Lento (16:45)
• [2] Adagio (12:40)
• [3] Allegro (12:27)

Symphonic Dances, Op.45

• [4] Non allegro (11:45)
• [5] Andante con moto: Tempo di valse (9:55)
• [6] Lento assai – Allegro vivace (13:27)

Total playing time: 77:12

Recorded Moscow Film Synchro Studios, October 1990
Producer: Joanna Nikrenz
Engineer: Marc Aubort
Remastered for by Paul Arden-Taylor (www.dinmore-records.co.uk)