Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 3; Symphonic Dances (CD) by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, David Zinman (conductor)

Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 3; Symphonic Dances - David Zinman, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra / Telarc Audio CD 1994 / CD-80331 UPC 089408033124   Sergei Rachmaninoff composed his Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 44 between 1935 and 1936. The Third Symphony is considered a transitional work in Rachmaninoff's output. In melodic outline and rhythm it is his most expressively Russian symphony, particularly in the dance rhythms of the finale. What was groundbreaking in this symphony was its greater economy of utterance compared to its two predecessors. This sparer style, first apparent in the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, enhances the emotional power of the work. The symphony was premiered on November 6, 1936, with Leopold Stokowski conducting the Philadelphia Orchestra. Critical opinion was divided and public opinion negative toward the work. Rachmaninoff remained convinced of the piece's worth, however, and conducted the Philadelphia Orchestra in the first recording of the work in 1939. Following the reevaluation of Rachmaninoff's work in the 1970s, the symphony has been viewed in a more favorable light and has been frequently played and recorded.   Label: Telarc – CD-80331 Format: CD Country: US Released:   1994 Genre: Classical Style: Modern           Tracklist:     Symphony No. 3, Op. 44 In A Minor     1   I. Lento - Allegro Moderato 15:52   2   II. Adagio Ma Non Troppo 12:14   3   III. Allegro - Allegro Vivace 12:32     Symphonic Dances, Op. 45     4   I. Non Allegro 10:53   5   II. Andante Con Moto (Tempo Di Valse) 8:45   6   III. Lento Assai - Allegro Vivace 12:45       Art Direction – Anilda Carrasquillo Composed By – Sergei Rachmaninoff Conductor – David Zinman Design – Anilda Carrasquillo Edited By – Thomas Knab Engineer – Jack Renner, Kenneth Hamann Liner Notes – Richard E. Rodda Orchestra – Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Photography By – Bruce Heinemann Producer – Robert Woods (2) Supervised By [Production Supervisor] – Elaine Martone Technician – Thomas Knab