Description
Sergei Rachmaninov: Symphony No.1 In D Minor, Op. 13 / Мелодия LP Stereo
С 01419-20
USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Conductor Evgeni Svetlanov
Product Features
- Label: Мелодия – С 01419-20
- Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
- Country: USSR
- Genre: Classical, Stage & Screen
- Style: Romantic
Overview
This vinyl LP features Sergei Rachmaninov's Symphony No. 1 in D minor, Op. 13, performed by the USSR State Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Evgeni Svetlanov. This recording is a testament to Rachmaninov's early symphonic work, which, despite its initial poor reception, has come to be recognized as a powerful and individual composition within the Russian symphonic tradition.
Interesting Facts
- Rachmaninov's Symphony No. 1 in D minor, Op. 13, was composed between January and October 1895 and premiered in St. Petersburg on March 28, 1897. The premiere was a disaster, leading to a psychological breakdown for the composer.
- The symphony was left behind when Rachmaninov fled Russia in 1917 and was reconstructed from instrumental parts found in the Belyayev Archive of the Leningrad Conservatory Library. It was performed again in Moscow in 1945, two years after the composer's death.
- The symphony is scored for a large orchestra, including flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, horns, trumpets, trombones, tuba, timpani, cymbals, bass drum, triangle, snare drum, tambourine, tam-tam, and strings.
- The symphony is known for its use of the Dies Irae plainchant, which is a recurring motif throughout the work. This theme is first introduced in the first movement and reappears in various forms throughout the symphony.
- Evgeni Svetlanov was a prominent Russian conductor known for his interpretations of classical and romantic repertoire. His performance of Rachmaninov's Symphony No. 1 is highly regarded for its emotional depth and orchestral excellence.
Track Listing
- Symphony No. 1 In D Minor, Op. 13
- A1: 1. Grave. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
- A2: 2. Allegro Animato
- A3: 3. Larghetto
- A4: 4. Allegro Con Fuocco
Key Credits
- Conductor: Evgeni Svetlanov
- Engineer: Alexander Grosman
- Orchestra: USSR State Symphony Orchestra
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