Rachmaninov

Rachmaninoff: All-night Vigil (Chandos)

Musically and sonically outstanding [JQ]

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Rachmaninov: All-Night Vigil (Chandos)

Another way to listen to this imperishable masterpiece, beautifully arranged for and performed by lower, male voices [RMo]

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Rachmaninoff: Symphony 2 & Piano Concerto 2 (Berliner Philharmoniker)

This is in every way a distinguished Rachmaninoff album [JQ]

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Rachmaninov: Symphony 1 (Red Note)

An interesting, well-presented performance on a budget issue [EJW]

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Shura Cherkassky (piano): The Complete 78-rpm Recordings 1923-1950 (APR)

An opportunity to savour Cherkassy’s seductive magic [SG]

Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No 2 (Berliner Philharmoniker Recordings)

In all respects, a worthy 150th anniversary tribute to Rachmaninov [JQ]

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Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos, Rhapsody (Channel Classics)

An individual, quite impressive view of these masterworks [RWe]

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Rachmaninov: Piano works (Alpha)

A treat for Rachmaninov enthusiasts [DMD]

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Wilhelm Backhaus (piano) Complete Acoustic & Selected Electric Recordings (APR)

A wonderful completion of APR’s series exploring Backhaus’ exciting early recording career [RCh]

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Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No 1 & Preludes (Alpha Classics)

The key release of Rachmaninov’s 150th anniversary year – a revelation [RWe]

Rachmaninov: Piano Concerti (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) Some fleet playing but 2 & 3 are too superficial to make the cycle recommendable as a whole [CH]

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Rachmaninov: The Return (Challenge Classics)

One of Rachmaninov’s less famous works gets a highly emotional rendering on this debut disc [MZ]

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Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No.3 (Channel Classics)

A very personal and compelling recording, if a touch idiosyncratic, of Rach 3 [MB]

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Rachmaninov & Tchaikovsky: Romances (Pentatone)

An attractive selection from this marvellous repertoire, very well performed [RWe]

Rachmaninov: Symphony No.3, The Bells (Biddulph)

Astonishingly vivid off-air survivors from London’s Queen’s Hall in the 1930s [JW]

Rachmaninov: Piano Concerti (Deutsche Grammophon)

A fine contribution to the Rachmaninoff 150 celebrations [JQ]

Rachmaninov Tchaikovsky Romances Pentatone PTC5186866

Rachmaninov & Tchaikovsky: Romances (Pentatone)

A valuable addition to the discography of the songs of Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky with sensitive and deeply considered performances [GF]

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Rachmaninoff: Symphonies 2 and 3 (Deutsche Grammophon)

These thrilling performances are fit to rank with the best in the Rachmaninoff discography [JQ]

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Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 2 (Fuga Libera)

This new recording from the Urals is a top recommendation [GT]

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Mussorgsky: Songs and Dances of Death (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) Anyone who wants this particular coupling need not hesitate [GF]

Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 2 (Chandos)

John Wilson has led me to enjoy this symphony as much as I have for decades [DMD]

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Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 2 (Fuga Libera)

A performance suffused with the Russian spirit, technically and sonically proficient, aesthetically satisfying [RMo]

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Rachmaninov: Symphonies (Naxos)

Slatkin’s cycle emphasises the composer’s structural mastery [PCG]

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Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos 2 & 3 (Avie)

A fine achievement [JQ]