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[email protected] Sergey RACHMANINOV THE LOST CITY (1873–1943) Lamentations Through the Ages Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Miranda Laurence1 and Susanna Op. 44 Fairbairn2 (sopranos) Robert Vanryne (trumpet 3) • Sospiri Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 • Christopher Watson Detroit Symphony Orchestra • Leonard Slatkin The Lamentations of Jeremiah may be unremittingly sad, but they have Completed in 1936, two years after had a deep resonance for composers the hugely popular Rhapsody on a throughout the ages. This is a Theme of Paganini, Rachmaninov’s collection that reflects that diversity Third Symphony was considered by the composer to be one of his – from John Mundy’s setting, which highlights the grave concern finest works. Both this and the Symphonic Dances, his last work, offer over schisms in the Catholic Church of the sixteenth century, through a summation of his late style in blending intense rhythmic energy with to Rudolph Mauersberger’s motet, which mourns the destruction of rich romanticism. Leonard Slatkin and the DSO’s recording of the the city of Dresden in 1945. Two new pieces were commissioned Second Symphony (8.572458) was hailed by BBC Music Magazine as especially for this project, and are recorded here for the first time: John “a performance warmed by musicians who clearly love this symphony”.