2nd Sym

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.

Tracklisting:

1. Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 27 - I. Largo - Allegro moderato (18:37)

2. Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 27 - II. Allegro molto (10:16)

3. Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 27 - III. Adagio (15:05)

4. Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 27 - IV. Allegro vivace (14:41)