Mac'nClassicalCheese - Nov 29, 2023

Today we have an episode built around one of my favorite pieces: the 2nd movement of Rachmaninoff's 3rd symphony. Now many (if not most) people recognize Rachmaninoff's 3rd movement of his 2nd symphony as one of the most beautiful pieces ever written. I will never say anything against Rachmaninoff, he is at this time my favorite composer...BUT! I think the 2nd symphony is fine — at least compared to his 3rd which I find to be one of the most gorgeous melodies and orchestrations I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. This piece is big, dramatic and romantic and is reminiscent of overtures and love themes from ballets and old film scores. Because of that, the pieces I chose to fill out today's episode are, you guessed it: BIG. DRAMATIC. ROMANTIC. We have some old film scores and ballets of course too because I can't just say that it sounds like them and not follow up — so let's dive in!