classical music: Sergey Rachmaninoff

classical music: Sergey Rachmaninoff

classical music:

Sergey Rachmaninoff

Rachmaninoff for Romance: Passionate Music For Love and Desire

Sergey Rachmaninov, Edo de Waart, ...

Philips, 1995

Beautiful
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 ...

Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No.2; Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.5 "Emperor"

Ludwig van Beethoven, Sergey Rachmaninov, ...

RCA, 1994

Likely to be a first choice.
In the chancy business of recording piano concertos, there are so many requirements that it is rare to find a total success. Sometimes pianist and conductor are not in rapport. Aural balancing is sometimes faulty. Interpretation might be valid in parts but lacking ...

Sergei Rachmaninoff: Vespers (Mass for Unaccompanied Chorus)

Sergey Rachmaninoff, Robert Shaw Festival Singers, ...

Telarc, 1990

This is a GREAT recording!
I like this recording very much... as does everyone I know that owns it. I would not hesitate to purchase it again should the need arise.

Rachmaninoff: Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30 / Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23

Sergei Rachmaninov

Philips, 1995

Spellbinding
Martha Argerich is a magnificent pianist. She is a force of nature. Her physicality is commanding and brilliant. Her unique interpretations are bold and compelling. Unlike many CDs, the fact the recording is of a "live" performance, does not detract from its impact. I ...

A Window in Time: Rachmaninoff Performs His Solo Piano Works

Sergei Rachmaninoff, Wayne Stahnke

Telarc, 1998

I really like this
I heard this on a pair of Magneplanars at an audio shop, and then we listened to it on some other high end gear. That did it for me, had to have it. Very good recording, excellent sound and performance. Intriguing approach to recording.

Rachmaninoff: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 3

Sergey Rachmaninov, Antal Dorati, ...

Philips, 1991

my ears don't lie do they?
I have no reference to compare this recording with, I only have Rachmaninov's 2nd piano concerto played by Richter which I like very much, but I cannot describe what's so good about it. I don't have enough interest for piano solo or recitals to be able to tell what ...

Horowitz Plays Rachmaninoff/Concerto for Piano in Dm; Sonata for Piano No2/Vladimir Horowitz, Pianist

Sergey Rachmaninov, Fritz Reiner, ...

RCA, 1989

The majesty of Horowitz
Musicians are reluctant to give rankings. We want to separate the classical music world from the hyped world of MTV top tens and USnews school rankings. Since this is the case why are so many pianists assert and reiterate the glory of Horowitz among 20th century ...

Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor; Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

Sergey Rachmaninov, André Previn, ...

Universal Classics, 2003

Great Entertainment
This is a fabulous recording of Ashkenazy performing with the London Symphony Orchestra, and his performance is enhanced by the formidable conducting of Andre Previn. It's particularly great entertainment if you are a Rachmaninoff fan!

Tchaikovsky: Concerto No. 1/Rachmaninoff: Concerto No. 2

Sergey Rachmaninov, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, ...

RCA, 1993

Van Cliburn
This CD has the quality of the original LP I purchased in 1958. It is wearing out which is why I purchased the CD. It also has the quality of the live performances I attended.

Rachmaninoff plays Rachmaninoff

Sergey Rachmaninov, Eugene Ormandy, ...

RCA, 1994

Rachmaninov By Rachmaninov
I had the RCA LP versions of these recordings by Rachmaninov that were issued during his centennial in 1973. The quality of the CD versions is an improvement but one must remember that these are mono recordings (from the 1920's, 30's and 40's) made before the existence ...

Sergei Rachmaninoff: Greatest Hits

Yo-Yo Ma, Sergey Rachmaninov, ...

Sony, 1994

One of the best CD I own
This is one of the best I own. The music is so great, hard to explain...so moving, especially the first track. It reminds me of Russia a lot. I listen to it everyday while driving to work. I highly recommend it.

Rachmaninoff: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 3 [Hybrid SACD]

Sergey Rachmaninov, Antal Dorati, ...

Mercury, 2004

A terrific trip back into the Mercury Living Presence vaults
Some good things - REALLY good things - are happening with the advent of the hybrid SACD (which I believe to be the long-term medium of choice for classical music lovers). BMG has gone back into its early-stereo-days vaults for some treasures (initially, 10 releases) ...

Rachmaninoff: Preludes (complete)

Sergey Rachmaninov, Alexis Weissenberg

RCA Victor Europe, 1990

A majestic performance
What is really incredible in this CD is not only the great artistry and lyricism, of Weissenberg - from the hammer blows to the murmers - but the quality of sound which is superb enough to demonstrate the capabilities of one's wide-range audio systems. Although ...

Serge Rachmaninoff: Piano Concertos Nos. 1-4/Rhapsody On A Theme By Paganini

Sergey Rachmaninov, Edo de Waart, ...

Philips, 1993

low-hanging fruit
Sergei Rachmaninoff's music for piano and orchestra is easy to love. Its lyrical romanticism and connections with successors that lead even to jazz piano tend to be accessible to contemporary listeners. It is some of the most stirring music ever written, though it does ...

Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1; Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 [Hybrid SACD]

Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky

RCA, 2004

The best known First Tchaikovsky
Enough was said about van Cliburn's legendary performance at Tchaikovsky's competition. The Kondrashin's interpretation is sublime. I'd like however to comment on Rachmaninoff's second. I'm a big fan of it and even try to play it. And listening how Reiner destroys it ...