Barbara M. (Babe) from NEW YORK, NY Reviewed on 1/29/2008...
This lovely CD is with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, conducted by Sir Neville Marriner. Pianists include the wonderful Bella Davidovich (track 2); Zoltan Kocsis (tracks 4,6, 8, 10, 11); Russian virtuoso Lazar Berman (track 5) and the legendary Byron Janis (track 9). Over 70 minutes of sheer musical beauty!
CD Reviews
Beautiful
a reader | Florida United States | 05/21/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you are a Rachmaninov fan, this CD is a must. Of all the CD's I have of Rachmaninov, this is my favorite. The orchestra's that perform capture the essence of what he composed. It is a beautiful CD guaranteed to please. As the back of the CD states, "Rachmaninov and romance go together like Romeo and Juliet""
Applause
slipping1833 | Ravenna, OH United States | 03/12/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I'll add my applause to these reviews. It's an elegant collection of Rachmaninov pieces. Simply beautiful."
The Beauty of Rachmaninoff
Charles Stubbert | Waterville, Maine | 11/09/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This album contains some of Rachmaninoff's most beautiful and romantic music which should appeal to everyone, even if you're not a classical music fan. The performances are first rate and you may even shed a few tears listening to this very emotional music. These excerpts from some of Rachmaninoff's major works may induce you to want the entire compositions for your collection."
There's a place for excerpts
Michael C. Smith | Bend, Ore. | 02/06/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a fine sampling of Rachmaninoff. I have purchased a number of discs from this series and find them to be very useful as an introductory tool, a learning tool and for pure entertainment of a worthwhile level.
By all means use this sampler as a primer and follow by acquiring great performances of the whole second symphony and piano concerto, the complete preludes. There is so much great music to learn and love. Phillips has done a service by making available and accessible this venue for great music. (Brahms at Bedtime is a ravishing sampling of a complex composer).