Composer of the Week

Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943) With Donald Macleod. 3/5. A Spiritual Homeland In common with his countrymen Stravinsky, Prokofiev and Shostakovich, Rachmaninov drew on the music of the Russian Orthodox Church as well as the diverse range of folk music encompassed by the vast lands of Russia. Praise God in the Heavens (The Liturgy of St John Chrysostom, Op 31) Sofia Orthodox Choir Miroslav Popsavov (conductor) All Night Vigil (excerpt) St Petersburg Chamber Choir Nikolai Korniev (conductor) Easter (Suite No 1 for two pianos, Op 5) Andre Previn, Vladimir Ashkenazy (pianos) The Bells, Op 35 Alexandrina Pendachanska (soprano) Kaludi Kaludov (tenor) Sergei Leiferkus (baritone) Choral Arts Society of Philadelphia Philadelphia Orchestra Charles Dutoit (conductor).