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Rachminov's Symphonic Dances was one of the first four releases on the LPO tag. As a celebration of the LPO 20 Anniversariy, they are releasing a new recording of the Symphonic Dances, recorded in March of 2023, paired with Rachmaninov's The Bells. Both recordings are performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of our prinicpal conductor, Edward Gardner. The Bells, a choral symphony incorporates Edgar Allan Poe's namesake poem, with a traditional Georgian melody Dies Irae. Motifs of Dies Irae can also be heard in the final movement of the Symphonic Dance; where the Dies Irae theme represents Death. Album Tracks 1. Rachmaninov The Bells, Op.35 I. Allegro Ma Non Tanto (The Silver Sleigh-Bells) 2. Rachmaninov The Bells, Op.35 II. Lento (The Mellow Wedding Bells) 3. Rachmaninov The Bells, Op.35 III. Presto (The Loud Alarm Bells) 4. Rachmaninov The Bells, Op.35 IV. Lento Lugubre (The Mournful Iron Bells) 5. Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances I. Non Allegro 6. Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances II. Andante Con Moto (Tempo Di Valse) 7. Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances III. Lento Assai - Allegro Vivace
