Out on a limb for Rach's Symphonic Dances
Jun 23, 2011 at 11:28 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 6

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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?
 
Jun 27, 2011 at 3:05 AM Post #3 of 6
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.
 
Jul 19, 2011 at 3:34 AM Post #5 of 6
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

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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

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Jul 25, 2011 at 12:05 PM Post #6 of 6
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. 
 

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