{"product_id":"4943674153565","title":"Simon Rattle Berlin  Rachmaninoff: Choral Symphony The Bells \u0026 Symphonic Danc","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\nA rich lyricism?a profound and fragrant sound that invites you into the romance of the 20th century. More than 10 years after his appointment as principal conductor (2002), Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra have achieved a truly fulfilling and deepening partnership. This new release comes just before their 2013 Japan tour. Their previous release (Japanese edition, March 2013) featured live recordings of three Stravinsky works, exuding a dramatic and rich sense of color. This time, they release works by Sergei Rachmaninoff, a composer of the same generation as Stravinsky, but whose style is completely opposite. Furthermore, the Choral Symphony \"The Bells\" marks the 100th anniversary of its premiere. Rachmaninoff's use of the Gregorian chant \"Dies Irae\" as a theme is found in many of his works, and this quotation can also be seen in the two pieces coupled here. Rachmaninoff, who was deeply influenced by Tchaikovsky, is also popular for his beautiful and approachable melodies. The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra will perform his poetic lyric world, which is profound yet tinged with melancholy! [About the work] [The Bells, Op. 35] Composed in 1913. Inspired by a letter from an enthusiastic female fan in which Edgar Allan Poe's poem (\"The seasons of life are likened to bells\") was described as \"for music, especially for Rachmaninoff,\" Rachmaninoff composed this piece. It was created in the house in Rome where Tchaikovsky, whom Rachmaninoff greatly admired, had stayed, and premiered in December 1913. Known as a masterpiece among Rachmaninoff's works, which include choral parts, it is frequently performed. The premiere took place on December 13, 1913, at the House of the Nobles in St. Petersburg, with Rachmaninoff (conductor) and the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra and Chorus. [Symphonic Dances, Op. 45] Composed in 1940. Originally written for two pianos, the orchestral version was later completed. Although initially conceived as a collection of \"fantastical dances,\" it was published as the three-movement \"Symphonic Dances.\" The premiere took place in January 1941, to which Rachmaninoff dedicated it, with Ormandy conducting the Philadelphia Orchestra. As Rachmaninoff himself said, \"I don't know what happened, but this will probably be my last brilliance,\" and it became his final work. The premiere took place on January 3, 1941, with Eugene Ormandy conducting the Philadelphia Orchestra.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53225123283253,"sku":"4943674153565","price":5100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5966\/5973\/files\/615lQ7E_cqL._AC.jpg?v=1785326903","url":"https:\/\/tokyojapancdshop.com\/products\/4943674153565","provider":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}