Rachmaninov
Rachmaninov: Aleko (Chandos)
Déjà Review) Noseda conducts intelligently, sensitively, with full structural awareness of the dramatic trajectory [CC]
Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 1 & Piano Concerto No. 3 (Appassionato)
The first of a projected cycle of live recordings, made to a high standard [EJW]
Rachmaninov: The Bells, Symphonic Dances (Pentatone)
An outstanding Rachmaninov disc [JQ]
Ann Schein (piano): Chopin and other recordings (APR)
Superb transfers of obscure KAPP LPs reveal the lyricism and musical maturity of a remarkable American teenager [JW]
Alexander Malofeev (piano) – Forgotten Melodies (Sony Classical)
Bravura playing of a brilliantly constructed programme compromised by claustrophobic sound [NB]
Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto 2 & Paganini Rhapsody (Deutsche Grammophon)
(Déjà Review) A refreshing and totally convincing reading [WH]
Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No.2; Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances (naïve)
(Déjà Review) Compelling performances of major works [RC]
Rachmaninoff: The Bells & Elgar: Falstaff (Harmonia Mundi)
Very good performances of an unexpected coupling [JQ]
Rachmaninov: Symphony No.3, Isle of the Dead (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) If you want these performances, this disc proves a canny and inexpensive way to acquire them [JW]
Rachmaninov: Orchestral Music (Avie)
(Déjà Review) Magnificent performances, stunningly recorded [JQ] Certainly one to go for [RB]
Italian Perspectives (Pentatone)
An intelligent combination of Respighi-related works, given good performances [DJB]
Julian Hellaby (piano): The Russian Piano (Campion Cameo)
(Déjà Review) A fine recital which will give much pleasure [BBr]
Rachmaninov: Trios élégiaques (Naxos)
A good choice for these works [WK]
Joseph Moog (piano): Belle Époque (Naïve)
A dizzying array of piano treasures in effortlessly marvellous performances [RCh]
Rachmaninoff: String Quartet No. 1
by Alan George
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No 3 (Decca)
Lim’s superb musicianship and technical brilliance do not quite match the magic of the Horowitz-Ormandy live performance [RMo]
Rachmaninoff: Symphony 1 & Symphonic dances (Chandos)
Flawed by an unidiomatic account of the symphony [RMay]
Prokofiev: Ivan the Terrible & Rachmaninov: The Bells (Warner Classics)
(Déjà Review) Classic performances in sound that is still demonstration-worthy [TH]
Rachmaninov: The Bells, Symphonic Dances (London Philharmonic Orchestra)
A most attractive coupling of two of Rachmaninov’s finest scores in excellent performances [JQ]
Overtures & Dances (TRPTK)
Well-played and recorded but I have reservations about some of the repertoire [GPu]
Rachmaninov: Piano Sonatas 1 & 2 (Naxos)
One for the growing shortlist of the best recordings of the two sonatas [RWe]
Malcolm Binns (piano) Homage to a great British pianist (CRQ Editions)
A tribute to Malcolm Binns with his complete recordings for World Record Club [PH]
Rachmaninov: Orchestral Works (Linn)
Some very fine performances here [EJW]
Etsuko Hirose: The Complete Denon Recordings (Danacord)
These remarkable discs have been hard to track down so it is wonderful to have them collected together and to hear Etsuko Hirose’s dazzling pianism [RCh]
