Following acclaimed performances on tour in Japan and South Korea, Robin Ticciati and DSO Berlin have recorded one of Rachmaninov’s best-known works. In contrast with the disastrous reception of the First Symphony and the ensuing three-year compositional hiatus, the Second Symphony was a resounding success when it was premiered by the composer in 1908. Its thematic unity, archlike melodic lines, rich orchestral colours and expansive structure still inspire awe, particularly when performed by musicians of the DSO’s calibre. The score is presented in its original unabridged version and the work’s thematic unity, archlike melodic lines, rich orchestral colours and expansive structure still inspire awe.