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Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances, Isle of the Dead, The Rock Conducted by Vasily Petrenko

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Sergei Rachmaninov 1873 - 1943

Symphonic Dances 

I   Non allegro
II   Andante con moto (Tempo di valse)
III   Lento assai - Allegro vivace

The Isle of the Dead

The Rock

Vasily Petrenko conductor
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Avie's tenth release with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and third with Chief Conductor Vasily Petrenko, is the first in a series of orchestral works and concerti by Rachmaninov.

BBC Music Magazine ‘Disc of the Month’ – March 2010
“Vasily Petrenko is a master of expressive phrasing”
Performance: *****
Recording:     *****

"Vasily Petrenko conducts the RLPO on tremendous form in a precise and dramatic performance of both pieces, plus the tone poem "The Isle of the Dead". Worth it for the woodwind alone. " The Independent, 28 March 2010

"A powerfully projected account ... it grips from that opening and doesn't let go ... it's a stunning recording - there's depth, air and detail just pulling you inside the performance ... exemplary"  BBC Radio 3's CD Review, 27 February 2010

"Petrenko obviously relishes his Russians, and this entire Rachmaninov album is very well done." **** -  Audiophile Audition, 25 February 2010

"Petrenko’s galvanising effect on the Royal Philapudlians continues to be documented rewardingly on disc." ****  - The Times, 21 February 2010

"Petrenko instinctively conveys the essential quality of soul that the interpretation of Rachmaninoff requires." *****- The Telegraph, 18 February 2010

"even greater urgency [than Vladimir Jurowski] ... Petrenko's performance with the RLPO is one of dramatic and gripping contrasts ... and is certainly worth investigating" - BBC Radio 3's CD Review

"Anyone lucky enough to hear the RLPO play Rachmaninov recently will know what an emotional experience it can be, replicated in an outstanding recording. Maybe it’s Petrenko’s Russian origins that inspire his orchestra to this richly intelligent performance, from the dark brooding beginnings of the Isle of the Dead to the lovely lyricism of the waltz from the Symphonic Dances. The dramatic climaxes showcase a thrilling brass section, although the orchestra plays with passion whilst maintaining both clarity and texture throughout. Put on the headphones, shut out the world and reward yourself with an hour of terrific musical intensity. " - Classic FM Magazine, March 2010