Classical
The best-sounding recordings in this genre.
Rachmaninoff
Highly Recommended
Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2
André Previn, London Symphony Orchestra
Best pressing: Original RCA pressing
Key track: III. Adagio
★ Reference
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Arthur Rubinstein, Fritz Reiner, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Best pressing: Original "Shaded Dog" pressing
Key track: Variation 18: Andante cantabile
Highly Recommended
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 1 / Liszt: Totentanz
Byron Janis, Fritz Reiner, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Best pressing: Original "Shaded Dog" pressing
Key track: Liszt: Totentanz
Hidden Gem
Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances
Donald Johanos, Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Best pressing: Analogue Productions 45 RPM 2LP
Key track: Symphonic Dances, Op. 45: III. Lento assai – Allegro vivace