Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 3 - Vocalise - Leopold Stokowski - Pure DSD

Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 3 - Vocalise - Leopold Stokowski

Stunning high resolution copy of an amazing performance. A must have in any collection.

Jump for joy; long overdue masterwork gets super treatment

Those of us – and I think there are many – who are committed Rachmaninoff lovers should jump for joy now that HDTT has released his Symphony #3 under Stokowski's baton. Stokowski knew Rachmaninoff well, and associated closely with him during their time together in the 1920's and 1930's with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Thus Stokowski is the ideal interpreter for the 3rd Symphony. To my ears, this interpretation sounds as if Stokowski and his superb pickup orchestra of top-drawer British players were well aware that they were likely "laying down the law" as to how this work should be interpreted. Again to my ears, this one sounds as if it might well be definitive. The work is very beautiful, and I believe it's been neglected because it comes after the 2nd, which is outrageously gorgeous and almost melodic enough to be popular music. That neglect is now a thing of the past! Hallelujah! Moreover, we Rachmaninoff fanciers are indebted to HDTT for serving up this performance in superb high-resolution sound. I listen to the DSD 256 download option, and as a card-carrying audiophile I must say I'm delighted.

Rachmaninoff, vocalise

Superb transfer, DSD 128. I have quite honestly never heard any other versions to compare it with. I have now listened to it a couple of times. What I will say is that it is a very captivating performance that really draws you in. Quite superb really. Highly recommended.