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Concerto veneziano - Carmignola/Marcon        (1 of 2 found this review helpful)
  June 15, 2005

This record is marvelous, the sound is really fantastic and the performance is outstanding. If you like venetian music from the 18th century, this is a must have SACD.
Vaughan Williams: Orchestral Works - Abravanel        (1 of 1 found this review helpful)
  June 2, 2005

This is a remarkable recording of some Ralph Vaughan Williams's best works. The musician's performance is definitely outstanding, reflecting a deep respect and understanding of RVW's music. The choice of the works is great with a mix of well known pieces and some other which are quite seldom but ... more
Diana Krall: Love Scenes        (1 of 1 found this review helpful)
  February 23, 2005

I agree : Sonics are perfect and the performance is ... outstanding! This SACD is a true jewel (like the regular CD used to be).
Chopin: Piano Works - Sageman          (3 of 5 found this review helpful)
  February 23, 2005

Sonics are excellent with a Stainway piano that does not sound metallic at all. The soundstaging is coherent and spacious (not too large), the imaging is tight, attacks are wery well reproduced and the sound is never agressive. Regarding the interpretation which is remarkable, I found it a bit ... more
Sibelius: Violin Concerto etc. - Kraggerud/Engeset        (6 of 6 found this review helpful)
  February 8, 2005

I have to disagree with Mukkachukka about this SACD. Listening to the stereo track is an every day pleasure and I found this recording more attractive than the one featuring Akiko Suwanai (at least to my taste). The sound is rich, strong and subtle, the stage is well sized and the interpretation is ... more

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