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Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 2

Sergey Rachmaninov (Composer), Alexander Anissimov (Conductor), National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland (Orchestra)
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listen  1. Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27: I. Largo: Allegro moderato20:51Album Only
listen  2. Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27: II. Allegro molto10:38Album Only
listen  3. Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27: III. Adagio14:47Album Only
listen  4. Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27: IV. Allegro vivace11:47Album Only

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  • Orchestra: National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland
  • Conductor: Alexander Anissimov
  • Composer: Sergey Rachmaninov
  • Audio CD (April 17, 2001)
  • SPARS Code: DDD
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Naxos
  • ASIN: B00005A7JV
  • In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #345,137 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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  1. Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27
    Composed by Sergey Rachmaninov
    Performed by National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland
    Conducted by Aleksandr Anissimov

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must, September 6, 2002
By Mr. J. P. Mossman (crewe, cheshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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Forgot the fact that this is a budget label, this is a top quality recording of a fantastic work. The irish orchestra is on top form here, the playing is superb all round and is conducted with passion. The sound is maybe a little light on bass but is exceptionally clear. An absolute must. Buy it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous Sound!, January 3, 2003
By Brandx "brandx" (Red Bank, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
I agree with the reviewer below. Absolutely gorgeous sound. One of the best recordings of Rachmaninov's Second Symphony I have ever heard. Passionate and lyrical. Definitely not to be missed!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ditto. Something to note though., May 3, 2007
By Alex Chao "Alex" (Cornell University) - See all my reviews
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For the most part, I agree with the other reviewers who laud the sound quality and balance of this recording.

It should be noted, by those to whom it would make a difference, that Anissimov takes a small cut around the beginning of the Allegro vivace. Rachmaninoff himself suggested cuts for his Second Symphony, and they were often observed until around the 70's when Previn and others started to record the symphony in full. Today, the symphony is most often performed without any cuts.

Whether it makes the recording any better or worse is mostly subjective; it's just something worth noting.
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