Neeme Järvi leads the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra through three of Rachmaninoff's most dramatically ambitious works. Aleko, the early opera, opens with infectious gypsy energy before deepening into tragedy. Francesca da Rimini and The Miserly Knight, symphonic poems based on literary sources, showcase Rachmaninoff's orchestration and gift for sweeping narrative. These aren't the piano concertos most people know—they're bolder, more theatrical, unfolding across larger structures. Järvi's interpretation is direct and vivid, the orchestra responding with warmth and precision. Deutsche Grammophon's 1997 recording has excellent clarity and depth, letting the rich orchestrations speak clearly. Essential for anyone looking beyond Rachmaninoff's keyboard works.