[wower]

I heard a couple of pieces from Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances played on CBC Radio 2 and was motivated to think, I want to hear this in all its hi-fi glory. I've sort of familiarized myself with some of the main editions but would never shell out the money without also asking for head-fi's advice. Does anyone have an suggestions in regards to the top performances of these pieces on either CD or SACD?

 

[ktsai1283]

I'm kinda new to classical music, but I do own this set...
 
http://www.amazon.com/Rachmaninov-Symphonies-Tom-Krause/dp/B0000042HY/ref=sr_1_4?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1308899007&sr=1-4
 
...which I really like.  It also sounds very good out of my LCD-2, though I haven't heard other performances to be able to compare.
 
Good luck!

 

[LFF]

This is THE version to have:
 
http://www.analogueproductions.com/index.cfm?do=detail&Title_ID=73774
 

 
The recording technique used is a minimalist recording technique and the sound is just superb! The performance is equally impressive.

 

[Dexon]

Be sure to try these out....
 

 

[Maxvla]

This is my favorite, Baltimore under the baton of one of my favorite conductors, David Zinman. Amazing performance and very well recorded.

http://www.bsomusic.org/main.taf?p=6,1,1,1,14

I also have Ashkenazy leading the Concertgebouw on this 3 disc set, but both the playing and recording are quite a bit less impressive. A surprise knowing the Concertgebouw talent pool.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000042HY/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_3?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0000041YX&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1N3W7RKK93MNZC5WW2ZT

 

[wower]

I was away camping last week and was happy to check this thread again and see some suggestions. Amazon.ca has a couple of these and my STAX rig longs for a some good symphonic tracks. Thank you so much for the suggestions.