Symphony No. 2, Live in Concert

Marking their latest collaboration with their conductor laureate Vladimir Ashkenazy, the Philharmonia return to disc with a stellar live-performance of Rachmaninov’s ebullient Symphony No.2 in E Minor. 

This is the second release in a new series of Rachmaninov’s symphonies, conducted by Vladimir Ashkenazy in live performances with the Philharmonia Orchestra. The first release of Symphony No. 1 (SIGCD484) was met by critical acclaim:

“Perhaps the most satisfying of all [Ashkenazy’s recordings of the Symphony]…”

BBC Music Magazine

1
1
►
Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 27
I. Largo ? Allegro moderato
 
18:37
1
2
►
Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 27
II. Allegro molto
 
10:16
1
3
►
Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 27
III. Adagio
 
15:05
1
4
►
Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 27
IV. Allegro vivace
 
14:41