Rachmaninov - Symphonic Dances (1st movement: Non allegro)

[@elmomaxx]

The flow and openness at 5:33 is so moving, on of the most angelic melodies in existence.

[@eriknewland3686]

Finest interpretation I have yet to find. There are a few tuning/blending inconsistencies within the ensemble; understandable given the difficult time in Russian history this recording was made. But musically this is absolutely unbelievable.

[@TARD1S77]

2:45 favorite part. I could listen to that all day.

[@mehrmok]

Rachmaninoff is the latest Genius who could compose and play like F.Chopin , he is one of the greatest Romantiker of 20. Century . This Performance is also GREAT.

[@johnmueter378]

One of the very best performances of the SD. Sound quality is astonishingly good as well.

[@TheVaughan5]

Think that's a bit of an understatement. The 3rd symphony, Isle of the Dead and the Symphonic Dances make Rachmaninov, IMO, one of the greatest of all composers!

[@ricecake127]

I am currently playing this in an orchestra and I honestly could listen to the bassoon part at 04:09 for ages, there's just something about it that makes me sad but happy at the same time. It's amazing when you are playing right in front of that, really beautiful.

[@lylecosmopolite]

We agree. As I age, Rachmaninoff's stature keeps growing in mind.

[@luciereynier1629]

So beautiful, that music makes me want to cry every time... And the saxophone solo is just 👌 (as a saxophonist)

[@jacobmadrid2423]

Where does the saxophone solo start?

[@jesuschrist_OG]

@@jacobmadrid2423 3:18.

[@Michaur]

The best performance I have ever heard.

[@lylecosmopolite]

20 years ago, I heard the North Carolina Symphony play this, as an accompaniment to a ballet. I had never heard or heard of the work. I was absolutely stunned to discover the Master's last work, where he proved himself a fully competent 20th century composer. "Music should gush forth from the soul."

[@TheVaughan5]

Thanks so much for posting this, anything conducted by the great Svetlanov is worth hearing even though some of his last recordings might have lacked earlier passion he was nevertheless one of the all time great conductors. This is marvellous!

[@jacobmadrid2423]

9:33 is kung fu panda or any other dream works movie. And 9:55 is the old Disney movies.

[@ИгорьДымченко-к9л]

Sergey Rachmaninoff - one of the Greatest Composer in history of MUSIC. Proud of All HUMANKIND.

[@fbmstarkid]

achingly beautiful

[@mstojano]

Marvelous...

[@artofmusic303]

This movement just sparkles! I always find it interesting.

[@AMRJ93]

It's the cellos with the violins in unison on that wonderful tune that makes me want so badly to play this with my orchestra.

[@Mr1993sax]

Best saxophone solo (3:18) on youtube!!

[@Lucywangviolin]

10:40 gets me everytime.

[@GarethWonfor]

Yep, goosebumps for me every time too!

[@jacobmadrid2423]

0:30 is when you try to escape from somewhere. Or when you’re getting ready for heroic action.

[@lylecosmopolite]

The way the opening motif is reprised at 9:28 delights me no end.

[@DamaYlaMuerte]

Sound is fresh and damn alive.

[@liteoner]

6:30 Across the Stars by John Williams

[@herol64700]

exceptional thanks

[@joas899]

linda esta symplony marcou minha vida!

[@MedievalRichard]

Splendid. MR

[@TheVaughan5]

Could we possibly have the rest of this work as this is the only performance of the first movement I can now listen to as it's so far ahead of any other!

[@briborrelli]

playing this in trafalgar square in a month or two

[@jazzmunky]

10:40 I love this part!

[@cheincito]

"Se debe desmontar, asomarse en cada rincón, antes de ensamblarlo todo"- Rachmanninoff

[@laurad.beratz3979]

sublime!

[@TheFossilSisters]

I remember this song from a ballet I was in a few years ago :)

[@lachlang683]

Perfect tempo! Sound conductors think it's a race!

[@newhope1233]

@TheVaughan5 The other two movements of this version are now uploaded.

[@EllaTravels1986]

Just genius.

[@TheVaughan5]

No doubt about that!!

[@peterlunow]

and there is no greater Rachmaninoff conductor than Svetlanov !

[@peachmelba16]

Wow.

[@ionlyhavebadmemes]

Quarks-Ultras!

[@ChillinDylan2875]

9:15 9:25

[@thisisaoiro]

密です。

[@stairfall12345678900]

RACHMANINOFF => GIANT HANDS >:D

[@ladamyre1]

For me, a great sigh of satisfaction begins to rise at 10:40. Almost as good as sex, if I remember correctly.