Pappano Rachmaninov 2nd Symphony

[Mr Pee]

Well, this is a short review from the Telegraph, but it's a good one! :-

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/classicalcdreviews/8377113/Rachmaninoff-Symphony-No2-Lyadov-The-Enchanted-Lake-CD-review.html

[3rd Viennese School]

I must say. After hearing this Rach 2 twice in 1 week on the Radio I'm going to steer clear of it for a few years.

When you've heard it a couple of million times you notice some things. Did Prokofiev like this one? The rhythmn in mvt 2 before the main tune of the scherzo reappears is used on Prokofiev Scythian Suite mvt 1 drum rhythmn bit.
And the solo clarinet at the start of the development section mvt 1 is used in the middle of Prokofiev symphony no.3 finale. Has anyone else noticed this?

3VS

[Peter Katin]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rachmaninov...8372489&sr=8-5

An interesting coupling as well- not a piece I've some across before.

Pre-ordered already!!

Liadoff's Enchanted Lake. Yes, I've been wantering around Amazon but so far they won't let me sign in as an existing member. I shall persevere - I heard the whole thing broadcast and was carried off my feet.

[Barbirollians]

This is a truly marvellous performance of the Rachmaninov 2nd symphony - Previnlike excitement mixed with Ormandyesque romanticism and string playing.

Extremely highly recommended !

[Curalach]

This is a truly marvellous performance of the Rachmaninov 2nd symphony - Previnlike excitement mixed with Ormandyesque romanticism and string playing.

Extremely highly recommended !

Seconded.

[Mr Pee]

Seconded.

Thirded!!