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1 30	Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op.27 (1999 - Remaster): I. Largo - Allegro moderato by André Previn Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op.27 (1999 - Remaster): I. Largo - Allegro moderato by André Previn	19:10	Album Only
2 30	Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op.27 (1999 - Remaster): II. Scherzo (Allegro molto) by André Previn Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op.27 (1999 - Remaster): II. Scherzo (Allegro molto) by André Previn	10:10	Album Only
3 30	Symphony No. 2 in E minor Op. 27 (1973 Digital Remaster): III. Adagio by André Previn Symphony No. 2 in E minor Op. 27 (1973 Digital Remaster): III. Adagio by André Previn	15:45	Album Only
4 30	Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op.27 (1999 - Remaster): IV. Finale (Allegro vivace) by André Previn Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op.27 (1999 - Remaster): IV. Finale (Allegro vivace) by André Previn	14:17	Album Only
5 30	Vocalise, Op.34 No. 14 (1999 - Remaster) by André Previn/London Symphony Orchestra Vocalise, Op.34 No. 14 (1999 - Remaster) by André Previn/London Symphony Orchestra	6:37	Play in Library $0.99
6 30	Intermezzo (from Aleko) (1999 - Remaster) by André Previn/London Symphony Orchestra Intermezzo (from Aleko) (1999 - Remaster) by André Previn/London Symphony Orchestra	3:37	Play in Library $0.99
7 30	Women's Dance (from Aleko) (1999 - Remaster) by André Previn/London Symphony Orchestra Women's Dance (from Aleko) (1999 - Remaster) by André Previn/London Symphony Orchestra	4:41	Play in Library $0.99

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Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: André Previn
Composer: Serge Rachmaninov
Audio CD (September 14, 1999)
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Original recording remastered
Label: Warner Classics
ASIN: B00000K4FI
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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Outstanding recording in outstanding sound

By N. Zhu on February 1, 2002

Format: Audio CD

This classic recording from 1972 is my favorite of the Rachmaninov 2nd symphony, better in my opinion than more recent ones by Mariss Jansons (EMI) and Mikhail Pletnev (DG). Previn's Rachmaninov symphony cycle with the LSO was a landmark achievement, and the 2nd is the best of them. It's a passionate, heart-on-sleeves performance of total commitment. And what a slow movement! I doubt the clarinet solo has ever sounded lovelier. EMI's choices for "Great Recordings of the Century" have not been uniformly wise, but this one is right-on. This (third) digital remastering has restored the gloriously warm and rich sound of the original; in terms of sound quality the Previn is fully competitive with Jansons and Pletnev, and the performance beats them both. At mid-price, don't hesitate.

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M A G N I F I C E N T !!!

By J-c on August 2, 2004

Format: Audio CD

ANDRE PREVIN's wondrous recording of Rachmaninoff's Second Symphony for EMI is, justifiably, one of the treasures from the EMI catalog. This edition also includes a famous version of the Vocalise (though not ultimately as good as the Stokowski-EMI), plus Aleko -- the latter is more than just a filler track. On the technical side, this transfer is as close as possible to the old LP in terms of sonics and integrity. A nice job from the buddies at EMI. Among the 'competitors' to the Previn you'll find significant accounts by Edo de Waart (Philips), the excellent Anissimov (Naxos), Lopez-Cobos (Telarc), Ashkenazy (Decca), Jansons (EMI), the illuminating Temirkanov (RCA) and the exquisite Svetlanov (Moscow Studio). In my opinion, none of them can clearly surpass (or let alone equal) the Previn-EMI. The Previn-RPO on Telarc is no competition to the earlier LSO session : If the RPO is a 'very good' recording, then the LSO is a 'great' recording -- there's also a huge difference in term of interpretation that clearly makes the EMI disc a winner on all counts.

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The best returns

By V. Wilson on August 13, 2002

Format: Audio CD

...this is the best Rachmaninov 2nd available. Previn and the LSO recorded it after having toured the then Soviet Union and you can hear that experience in this recording. Normally, English musicians play with a bit of a stiff upper lip, but not here. Previn and the LSO delve into the slightly over-the-top emotionalism of this piece and produce a rich, romantic recording.
Only the Temirkanov recording (from around the same time) come close to this one in real emotion. Every other, more recent recording I've heard sounds dreadfully routine compared to Previn and Temrikanov. (Could it be that people are embarrased by the overt emotion here?) Many of those performances sound LONG, as well, because it has to be admitted that this symphony has padding. Previn and the LSO play as if it's all great music and sweep you right along with them.
If you don't have this music, you should (assuming you like a good emotional wallow once in awhile), and this it the version to get. (If you can find the Temrikanov around cheap, get it as well. It's a bit more fiery than Previn if less overtly beautiful.)

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A rightful classic reading of one of the great symphonies

By Kenji Fujishima on June 8, 2004

Format: Audio CD

Other than Vladimir Ashkenazy's performance of Rachmaninov's Second Symphony with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (I believe), this classic reading with Andre Previn leading the London Symphony Orchestra---the first fully uncut performance of the piece---is the only performance of this wonderful work that I've heard, and frankly I'd be just fine having only this recording in my library to represent the work. Previn's tempos in all four movements may be deliberate, but still the reading as a whole never fails to convince. What matters most with this piece is that Rachmaninov's great melodies and soaring emotion are not shortchanged by either conductor or orchestra, and on that level the LSO and Previn do not disappoint. They are masterful in all four movements, but it is the third movement Adagio that a listener will most likely remember most. It may be slow (Ashkenazy was slightly brisker here, while Mikhail Pletnev, in his more recent DG recording, even more brisk and unsentimental) but it still packs an emotional wallop.
The couplings are also very good, particularly the short and sweet "Vocalise." Right now, this is one of my favorite classical recordings, and my enthusiasm for it is not likely to lessen anytime soon.

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One of the great performances of all time

By Francis Carpenter on December 22, 2004

Format: Audio CD

This is one of my favourite recordings. It captures the emotion of a live performance and is a tribute to the tour Previn and the orchestra made of Russia two years before. The string playing is superb, and the clarinet solo in the 3rd movement (Jack Brymer) a revelation. Amazing!

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A lone voice...

By Sean Patterson on September 14, 2006

Format: Audio CD

I seem to be the only dissenting voice here, but I have to give my opinion on this rendition of Rachmaninov's 2nd. The main reason that I don't think this is a great version is the tempo, it is too slow. For my taste, the Ashkenazy with the Concertgebouw Orchestra on London is better suited to this symphony. Ashkenazy's pace seems to bring this work to life, whereas Previn and other conductors seem to think a slower pace is better. If you like slower tempos you will love this Previn rendition. But if you prefer a quicker (but not rushed or hurried) tempo, go with the Ashkenazy.

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Well, a slip into greatness

By Santa Fe Listener HALL OF FAMETOP 1000 REVIEWER on September 23, 2005

Format: Audio CD

Andre Previn is the master of the fair-to-middling performance, and a prime example of not getting better with age. But here he pulls off a great performance in demonstration-quality sound. I was floored after so many disppointments. His early Seventies period with the LSO may just be Previn's best, worth exploring for other unexpected gems. In any event, the British critics who perennially sing the praises of this Rachmaninov Second are surely right.

P.S. 2012 - We live in a new world of Russian conducting, and good as it sounds, this classic Previn account sounds a bit genteel and must give way to Russian competition from Gergiev and Jansons.

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