Walter Planté, Marianna Christos, Arnold Voketaitis, St. Louis Symphony Chorus and Orchestra & Leonard Slatkin - Rachmaninoff: The Bells, Op. 35 (Sung in English), Spring, Op. 20 & 3 Russian Songs, Op. 41 (Remastered) (2023)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 267 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 152 Mb | Digital booklet | 01:04:39
Classical, Choral | Label: Vox
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 267 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 152 Mb | Digital booklet | 01:04:39
Classical, Choral | Label: Vox
Sergey Rachmaninov was better known in his day for his pianistic virtuosity than for his compositions, but his creative output has long been acknowledged as the enthralling legacy of a major creative artist. A thrilling masterpiece based on Edgar Allan Poe’s famous poem, The Bells is a choral symphony in all but name, its theme giving Rachmaninov the opportunity to explore his fascination with bell sounds. Spring is a dramatic portrayal of rebirth in a land gripped by ice, while the Three Russian Songs are folk-song settings that became a hit at the premiere under the baton of Leopold Stokowski. The Elite Recordings for VOX by legendary producers Marc Aubort and Joanna Nickrenz are considered by audiophiles to be amongst the finest sounding examples of orchestral recordings.