Edward Gardner - Rachmaninov: The Bells & Symphonic Dances

Rachminov's Symphonic Dances was one of the first four releases on the LPO Label. As a celebration of the LPO 20 Anniversariy, they are releasing a new recording of the Symphonic Dances, recorded in March of 2023, paired with Rachmaninov's The Bells. Both recordings are performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of our prinicpal conductor, Edward Gardner. The Bells, a choral symphony incorporates Edgar Allan Poe's namesake poem, with a traditional Georgian melody Dies Irae. Motifs of Dies Irae can also be heard in the final movement of the Symphonic Dance; where the Dies Irae theme represents Death.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Rachmaninov: The Bells, Op.35 I. Allegro ma non tanto (The Silver Sleigh-Bells)
2. Rachmaninov: The Bells, Op.35 II. Lento (The Mellow Wedding Bells)
3. Rachmaninov: The Bells, Op.35 III. Presto (The Loud Alarm Bells)
4. Rachmaninov: The Bells, Op.35 IV. Lento lugubre (The Mournful Iron Bells)
5. Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances I. Non allegro
6. Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances II. Andante con moto (Tempo di valse)
7. Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances III. Lento assai - Allegro vivace