Rachmaninoff: The Bells / Slatkin, St. Louis Symphony
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The three choral masterpieces featured on this recording, conducted by Leonard Slarkin, were originally issued on the Vox label in 1982. The Bells is sung in an English translation by Fanny S. Copeland of the Russian poet Konstantin Belmont's poem. The recordings were produced by Marc Aubort and Joanna Nickrenz whose recordings are considered by audiophiles to be amongst the finest available. The Russian sung texts, transliterations and English translations are included in the booklet.
REVIEW:
Leonard Slatkin is adept atmost conveying the melancholy, sunset world of Rachmaninoff; when passion is called for, the Slatkin of 44 years ago in these performances musters plenty of it. He certainly guided the St Louis Symphony to become one of the nation’s finest orchestras, and they sound resplendent here.
— American Record Guide
Product Description:
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Release Date: December 15, 2023
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UPC: 747313303182
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Catalog Number: VOX-NX-3031CD
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Label: Vox
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Number of Discs: 1
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Period: 20th Century
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Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff
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Orchestra/Ensemble: St. Louis Symphony Chorus, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
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Performer: Arnold Voketaitis, Marianna Christos, Walter Plante, Leonard Slatkin
Works:
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The Bells, Op. 35
Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff
Ensemble: St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony Chorus
Performer: Marianna Christos (Soprano). Walter Planté (Tenor)
Conductor: Leonard Slatkin
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Spring, Op. 20
Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff
Ensemble: St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony Chorus
Performer: Marianna Christos (Soprano). Walter Planté (Tenor)
Conductor: Leonard Slatkin
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Russian Songs (3), Op. 41, No. 1: Over the stream, the swift stream
Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff
Ensemble: St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony Chorus
Conductor: Leonard Slatkin
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Russian Songs (3), Op. 41, No. 2: Ah, Vanka, you are so dashing
Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff
Ensemble: St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony Chorus
Performer: Arnold Voketaitis (Bass-Baritone)
Conductor: Leonard Slatkin
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Russian Songs (3), Op. 41, No. 3: My cheeks, so white, so rosy!
Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff
Ensemble: St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony Chorus
Performer: Arnold Voketaitis (Bass-Baritone)
Conductor: Leonard Slatkin