Sublime rendition of Rachmaninov's "Daisies", Op. 38, No. 3. Rachmaninov transcribed this song for piano solo and Russian American pianist Nataliya Medvedovskaya (aka Natasha Meadow) plays it with a rich variety of tone, subtle use of overtones and space, and gentle poetic phrasing. The beautiful ballet-like dance at the end, overtones ringing out, and little hesitation just before we hear the last note sum up the lovely mood of this miniature masterpiece. The piece comes from the recent 2006 CD of mezzo soprano Svetlana Furdui and pianist Nataliya Medvedovskaya, "Rachmaninov, The Impassioned Songwriter," recorded by the great Pierre Sprey of Mapleshade Records -- www.mapleshaderecords.com.