Rachmaninov: The Bells, Symphonic Dances | Pentatone PTC5187523

Rachmaninov: The Bells, Symphonic Dances

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Label: Pentatone

Cat No: PTC5187523

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Release Date: 12th June 2026

Contents

Artists

Kristina Mkhitaryan (soprano)
Dmytro Popov (tenor)
Alexander Vinogradov (bass)
Netherlands Radio Choir (choir)
Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra (orchestra)

Conductor

Karina Canellakis

Works

Rachmaninov, Sergei

Symphonic Dances, op.45
The Bells, op.35

Artists

Kristina Mkhitaryan (soprano)
Dmytro Popov (tenor)
Alexander Vinogradov (bass)
Netherlands Radio Choir (choir)
Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra (orchestra)

Conductor

Karina Canellakis

About

The Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra and Netherlands Radio Choir, under Chief Conductor Karina Canellakis, present Rachmaninov: The Bells and Symphonic Dances, a powerful and deeply expressive interpretation of these late masterpieces by Sergei Rachmaninov.

In The Bells, radiant choral textures and richly coloured orchestration trace a journey from youthful shimmer and lyrical warmth to ominous tolling, overwhelming drama and a final vision of serene transcendence. The outstanding soloists - Dmytro Popov, Kristina Mkhitaryan and Alexander Vinogradov - bring vocal brilliance and emotional depth, while the choir illuminates the text with clarity and a glowing, golden sound.

In Symphonic Dances, rhythmic vitality and earthy drive give way to moments of nostalgia and introspection, culminating in a bold and exhilarating finale that captures the composer's unmistakable voice in his final orchestral work.

Internationally acclaimed for her emotionally charged performances, technical command and interpretative depth, Canellakis has become one of the most in-demand conductors of her generation. She returns to PENTATONE as Chief Conductor of the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, further expanding a recording partnership that began with Grammy-nominated Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra (2023) and continued with Bartók: Duke Bluebeard's Castle (2025).

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