Donald Johanos conducts the Dallas Symphony performing Sergei Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances for Orchestra, Op. 45 and Vocalise for Orchestra, Op. 34, No. 14.
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Symphonic Dances for Orchestra
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Non Allegro
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Andante con Moto: Tempo di Valse
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Lento Assai; Allegro Vivace
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Vocalise for Orchestra, Op. 34, No. 14
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(4.33 Stars) 3 person(s) rated this product.
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Amazing recording; but, first Turnabout release better posted on 11/26/2009
4 Stars
Reviewer: Daniel
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| This is possibly the definitive recording of the Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances; nothing I've heard since I purchased the original Turnabout LP, 'way back in the '70's, comes close. For sheer impact, virtuosity and just plain power, this is a sleek, Shelby Cobra, 500hp edition that is unbeatable.
Unfortuantly, this re-issue just doesn't quite live up to expectations. The original Turnabout release had all the power and sonic impact of any modern digital CD recording while maintaning the sweet, warm string and woodwind sounds typical of the best analog recordings.
This pressing just sounds too harsh; sounds much like the early digital LP's and CD issues of the late '70's early '80's vintage.
Despite my minor grousing, this is still far and away the best version you'll find anywhere of this magnificent piece (by the way, the last orchestral composition Rachmaninoff completed before his death in 1943). Well worth the money.
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