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Rachmaninov: The Bells
 
 

Rachmaninov: The Bells

~ Russian National Orchestra (Artist), Mikhail Pletnev (Artist), Marina Mescheriakova (Artist), Sergej Larin (Artist), Vladimir Chernov (Artist), et al.
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  • Audio CD (25 Jun 2001)
  • SPARS Code: DDD
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Decca (UMO)
  • ASIN: B00005AX5X
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 100,007 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. The Bells, Op.35 - 1. Allegro ma non tanto (Silver Bells) 6:44£0.79
Listen  2. The Bells, Op.35 - 2. Lento (Golden Bells)10:20Album Only
Listen  3. The Bells, Op.35 - Version from 1936 (for Henri Wood) - 3. Presto 8:10Album Only
Listen  4. The Bells, Op.35 - 4. Lento lugubre (Iron Bell)12:05Album Only
Listen  5. John of Damascus, op.1 Cantata for Chorus and Orchestra after a poem from A.Tolstoj - 1. Adagio ma non troppo13:18Album Only
Listen  6. John of Damascus, op.1 Cantata for Chorus and Orchestra after a poem from A.Tolstoj - 2. Andante sostenuto 2:40£0.79
Listen  7. John of Damascus, op.1 Cantata for Chorus and Orchestra after a poem from A.Tolstoj - 3. Fuga. Allegro - Moderato 7:04Album Only



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Rachmaninov allegedly considered The Bells to be his best work, and it is not difficult to hear why. Written in 1913, there is a freshness of invention that is irresistible. Perhaps the text (an adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe) struck a chord with this composer's sensibilities: different bells symbolise different facets of existence. This piece deserves more frequent airing, and it is to be hoped that Pletnev and his Russian forces help raise awareness of this. The soloists are superb (Mescheriakova is particularly impressive), but the real star is the Moscow State Chamber Choir. This is a worthy companion to Pletnev's accounts of Rachmaninov orchestral works. Sergei Taneyev is a composer who should be more widely appreciated. Too often castigated in the textbooks for being overly academic, his works nevertheless demonstrate a freshness of invention which has immediate appeal. The cantata John of Damascus is something of a find. The Russian National Orchestra creates a superbly chilly atmosphere in the first movement, and once again the choir triumphs with fervent singing which conveys real belief in the quality of this music. The Bells ranks as a fine modern performance, but it is the Taneyev which might prove most fascinating. --Colin Clarke

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hypnotic, 21 Sep 2005
By Colin C "Colin C" (Glasgow) - See all my reviews
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If you haven't come across 'The Bells' before, then don't delay. It was of course Rachmaninov's favourite of his own works, and it's certainly a departure from the better known Piano Concertos. The same richness and melodic brilliance is here, but the final movement Lento Lugubre in particular is very, very dark.

This recording is flawless and the release also contains the texts of the works which renders them far more accessible. The only criticism I would make is that Pletnev's interpretation is just slightly too glossy. For the ultimate creaking, terrifying, mysterious sounding version of this work, the Kondrashin archive recording on Melodiya has more atmosphere to it. As that, however, is hard to find, this one will do very nicely as a modern benchmark.

Recommended.

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