Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

Sergei Rachmaninoff

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Premier Choix

Leonard Pennario / Arthur Fiedler / Boston Pops

1963

Very good RCA sound. They 'really bring out the pizzazz' as well as the 'lush, beautiful quality' of Variation 18.

Également Recommandés

Earl Wild / Jascha Horenstein / Royal Philharmonic

Not specified

From the complete set. 'Very, very dramatic and fun and lush and beautiful.' Well recorded, great balances.

Vladimir Ashkenazy / André Previn / London Symphony

Not specified

Paired with Concerto No. 2. 'Very lush, very beautiful'.

Sergei Rachmaninoff / Leopold Stokowski / Philadelphia Orchestra

1934 Historic recording

The composer's own. 'Not as much of a showboat,' but Stokowski/Philly 'do a wonderful job' (a little 'schmaltzy') with Variation 18.