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Shostakovich: Symphony No. 8 - Berglund          (12 of 14 found this review helpful)
  June 29, 2006

In my view, the Shostakovich 8 is a terribly uneven work and especially difficult to perform effectively. The immense first movement is one of Shostakovich's greatest symphonic achievements with alternating passages of lyricism, brutality and resignation. This is followed by an allegro of ... more
Bartok, Lutoslawski: Concerto for Orchestra - Järvi          (7 of 9 found this review helpful)
  April 29, 2006

This review pertains only to the Bartok; I have no prior experience with the Lutoslawski and will refrain from commenting on its performance. The disc was purchased based upon the rave 10/10 review in Classicstoday as well as a few excellent SACDs that I have featuring Jarvi and the Cincinnati ... more
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