Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances

Eiji Oue, Minnesota Orchestra

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Sergei Rachmaninoff was one of the most beloved composers of the twentieth century. His music is redolent of his Russian homeland, and it sings long, lush melodies that define the term “romantic.” Everyone who knows and loves his piano concertos will enjoy these lyrical and dynamic works for orchestra.

The “Symphonic Dances” in recent years have become one of Rachmaninoff’s most-performed scores. The five “Ètudes-Tableaux” were orchestrated by Ottorino Respighi from the brilliant originals for piano. “Vocalise” is one of the great classical melodies, and is hummable by everyone. Initial response from renowned reviewers is amazingly positive. Two critics have said this is the finest orchestral recording RR has ever made!

Selected by SoundStage! as one of the “Best Recordings of 2001” and chosen by THREE reviewers of The Absolute Sound magazine as one of the best releases of 2001.

This album is available exclusively in Stereo DSD 512, DSD 256, DSD 128, DSD 64 and DXD as well as it’s native rate of 176.4 kHz PCM. Also available in 180g Vinyl! It is not available on SACD.

Eiji Oue – Music Director
Minnesota Orchestra

Tracklist

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1.
Symphonic Dances, for orchestra (or 2 pianos), Op. 45: No. 1, Non allegro-Lento-Tempo I in C minor
11:55
2.
Symphonic Dances, for orchestra (or 2 pianos), Op. 45: No. 2, Andante con moto (Tempo di valse) in G
10:29
3.
Symphonic Dances, for orchestra (or 2 pianos), Op. 45: No. 3, Lento assai-Allegro vivace in D minor
14:31
4.
Vocalise, transcription for orchestra, Op. 34/14
06:49
5.
Etudes-tableaux (5) for orchestra: No. 2, Lento assai, in A minor
07:09
6.
Etudes-tableaux (5) for orchestra: No. 7, Allegro con fuoco in E flat major
02:02
7.
Etudes-tableaux (5) for orchestra: No. 7, Lento lugubre, in C minor
07:17
8.
Etudes-tableaux (5) for orchestra: No. 6, Allegro, in A minor
03:04
9.
Etudes-tableaux (5) for orchestra: No. 9, Allegro moderato, Tempo di Marcia in D major
03:45

Total time: 01:07:01

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Release DateMarch 31, 2023

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I recall what a huge impact this album had on the audiophile community when it was first released in 2001. It continues to be a great recording with excellent performances of these works.

This is an example of some of the outstanding PCM recordings that NativeDSD has been missing out on and now is able to offer with their change in policy. I’m delighted to see it now available at NativeDSD.

If you don’t already have this, get it! If you have any interest at all in the music of Rachmaninoff, or in great orchestral recordings generally, you won’t be disappointed.

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