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	Sergey Rachmaninov, Andre Previn, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2 Genre: Classical Track Listings (4) - Disc #1 I. Largo - Allegro Moderato II. Allegro Molto III. Adagio IV. Allegro Vivace No Description Available. Genre: Classical Music Media Format: Compact Disk Rating: Release Date: 1-JAN-2002
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All Artists: Sergey Rachmaninov, Andre Previn, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Title: Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 1
Label: Telarc
Release Date: 4/23/2002
Genre: Classical
Styles: Historical Periods, Modern, 20th, & 21st Century, Symphonies
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 089408011320

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Genre: Classical Music
Media Format: Compact Disk
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Release Date: 1-JAN-2002

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CD Reviews

A great romantic symphony that will move you

David Robinson | Oakland, CA United States | 01/07/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the other "Rach 2". If you know Rachmaninoff through the piano works, and know that he was a brilliant performer, this symphony will astound you. It is a major romantic work, owing some heritage in the brass sounds to Tchaikovsky. Rachmaninoff seemed to have a bottomless well of haunting melodies. If you are trying to read while listening to this, you'll find yourself putting your work aside by the time you get to the Adagio (third movement).1985 must have been "The Perfect Year" for Andre Previn and the RPO. In addition to recording the Elgar symphonies, the Previn/RPO team nailed this symphony in a crisp DDD recording. The tempi are nice and measured (without wallowing) and Previn takes the RPO from a whisper to some really kicking fortes. (The tuba and the rest of the brass sound wonderful if you have a sub-woofer).A must-have CD for any serious lover of classical music."

A superb performance of a great symphony.

D. R. Schryer | Poquoson, VA United States | 07/22/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Rachmaninov's Symphony No. 2 is a great symphony. And the third movement is one of the most gorgeous slow movements ever written. Although I love the whole symphony, I often program my CD player to play the gorgeous third movement over and over again. Pop singer Eric Carmen turned the main melody of this movement into the hit song "Never Gonna Fall in Love Again. But you have to hear this movement -- and indeed the whole symphony -- performed by Andre Previn to fully appreciate how beautiful they are. Previn has stated that he has a special fondness for this symphony and his performance reveals his empathy for it. No other recorded performance even comes close to this one. If you love great music, I beg you to get this recording."

Superb performance of an ultra-romantic masterpiece

Conrad H. Weisert | Chicago, Illinois USA | 02/13/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Perfect balances and precise attacks reveal every detail in the composer's complex score. Previn paces the work perfectly. Stunning sound by Telarc. Highly recommended."