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Sergei Rachmaninoff, Seaman, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto 3 in D Minor
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (8) - Disc #1
1. Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30: 1. Allegro ma non tanto
2. Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30: 2. Intermezzo: Adagio
3. Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30: 3. Finale: Alla breve
4. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Introduction / Variations
5. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variations 8-10
6. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variations 11-17
7. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variations 18-21
8. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variations 22-24

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CD Details

All Artists: Sergei Rachmaninoff, Seaman, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Jon Nakamatsu
Title: Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto 3 in D Minor
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
Release Date: 5/11/2004
Album Type: Hybrid SACD - DSD, Import
Genre: Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Concertos, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Instruments, Keyboard
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 093046728663

CD Reviews

All the right notes, but little passion

Roderick Keech | Australia | 11/13/2009

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Jon Nakamatsu plays Rachmaninov's Third Piano Concerto with grace, yet with little passion, a commodity that should be inherent in any rendition of this work. There are precedents for this sort of interpretation (Rachmaninov himself), yet this recording just seems bland, despite the competency of Nakamatsu.

The orchestra also seem to be on auto-pilot, and the SACD multi-channel offers little enhancement. If this is the sort of performance of this work that you prefer, then you would be better off seeking out the Byron Janis version Rachmaninoff: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 3 [Hybrid SACD]. If you are after a more exciting rendition in SACD format, Arcadi Volodos' version is a treat, although like the Janis, it is in Stereo SACD only.

As this is an expensive disc, I would recommend you listen to the sound bites before purchasing."