Welcome to ‘Dodd’s Discoveries’, a review series from NativeDSD Senior Music Reviewer Bill Dodd. This series focuses on Bill’s latest selections, with new reviews regularly. And the best part… the albums featured in the most current review will be available at a reduced price! Click the button below to see all of Dodd’s Discoveries and to find the current album(s) on sale.
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RachmaninoffHK$158.99 – HK$273.99
I was looking through some releases from last year when I was reminded of this award winner. Sebastian Stanley’s Rachmaninoff album showcases his masterful playing, and HR’s superb recording quality.
Rachmaninoff has a special place in my life. I began piano lessons just 7 years after his death. I’ve always seen the modern side of his works. He was a superb conductor, a much admired concert pianist, and he sure could write a tune!
The Morceaux de Fantasie was first published in 1893. The Prelude is certainly the most well known. Melody and Serenade were revised with second versions much later in 1940. Although all five were performed frequently by Rachmaninoff, it was these two that he performed in many different versions. The Chopin variations are delightful as well.
As I often say, when doing these reviews, I have too many different performances I like to say this one is RIGHT and that one is WRONG. (Although… Sometimes…) What I can say about this one is that I’m glad I found it again! Stanley’s touch, his feeling, his total approach makes me eager to hear more from him.
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RachmaninoffHK$158.99 – HK$273.99
