Symphony No. 3, Op. 44 in A minor / Symphonic Dances, Op. 45
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RACHMANINOV
Symphony No. 3, Op. 44 in A minor / Symphonic Dances, Op. 45
London Symphony Orchestra / Philharmonia Orchestra / Neeme Jarvi, conductor
[ Chandos Classics / CD ]
Release Date: Tuesday 12 October 2004
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These recordings of late works by Rachmaninov, newly combined on one disc, are still regarded by many as top choices for the repertoire.
'…with superb playing from the LSO… the intensity is magnetic…'
- The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs on Symphony No. 3
'In my own compositions, no conscious effort has been made to be original, or Romantic or Nationalistic, or anything else. What I try to do, when writing down my music, is to make it say simply and directly that which is in my heart when I am composing.' Thus Rachmaninov responded when others tried to pigeon-hole his work. Nevertheless, he embodied the brooding composer/virtuoso stereotype of the previous era and he upheld the Romantic tradition - in particular that of his idol, Tchaikovsky - with his expansive and lyrical music.
Neeme Järvi has an enormous catalogue on the Chandos label, and is particularly renowned for his recordings of Russian music.These recordings of late works by Rachmaninov, newly combined on one disc, are still regarded by many as top choices for the repertoire.
