★★★★★ ''The total articulation of every note, whirring middle lines included, the forward momentum...at every twist and turn, the refusal to sentimentalise the big melodies.'' - The Arts Desk

The London Philharmonic Orchestra gives a brilliant performance of Rachmaninoff's stunning choral symphony, ''The Bells.'' His sumptuous choral symphony is an odyssey through the wide spectrum of human emotion told through 4 distinct bells - Silver Sleigh Bells, Wedding Bells, Alarm Bells, and finally, somber Mourning Bells. Led by conductor Edward Gardner, the London Philharmonic Choir, and soloists Kristina Mkhitaryan, Dmytro Popov, and Kostas Smoriginas, this concert is full of emotional intensity and brilliant singing.

The concert opens with Rachmaninoff's notoriously challenging Piano Concerto No.3 played by soloist Leif Ove Andsnes.

Program:
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 *
Rachmaninoff The Bells (Choral Symphony)**

*Leif Ove Andsnes - Piano
** Kristina Mkhitaryan - Soprano Soloist
**Dmytro Popov - Tenor Soloist
**Kostas Smoriginas - Bass/Baritone Soloist

This concert was filmed on 28 September 2024 at the Royal Festival Hall.

Leif Ove Andsnes appears courtesy of Sony Classical, a label of Sony Music Entertainment.
Please note: Leif Ove Andsnes’s performance of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 will also be available to stream on Marquee TV until 9 December 2024, 7.00pm (GMT).