Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances – finale 4:28
Eiji Oue / Minnesota Orchestra
from RR-96 Rachmaninoff [with Etudes-Tableaux; Vocalise]

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Widely believed to be the finest orchestral recording RR has ever made.

Sergei Rachmaninoff was one of the most beloved composers of the twentieth century. His music is redolent of his Russian homeland, and it sings long, lush melodies that define the term "romantic." Everyone who knows and loves his piano concertos will enjoy these lyrical and dynamic works for orchestra. The "Symphonic Dances" in recent years have become one of Rachmaninoff’s most-performed scores. "Vocalise" is one of the great classical melodies, and is hummable by everyone. Grammy® Nominated 2002– Best Engineered Album – Classical; Keith O. Johnson, engineer


Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances - Finale

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Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances - Finale

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