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June 18, 2005
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Well, as this was my 14th recording of Mahler's 5th (my 5th on SACD) I decided to give this a serious listen before posting my thoughts.
I have to give this very high marks for performance and sound.
Onwards, the opening trumpet solo is excellent and there is plenty of air and space. The familiar ... more |
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June 15, 2005
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I am going to join the growing chorus (no pun intended) in praising this SACD. This has been a SACD that I have wanted for a LONG time, but for some reason, never bought it. Well, enough was enough, and last week, it arrived.
Despite the fact that this recording is nearly 30 years old, the transfer ... more |
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June 15, 2005
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Hmmmm,
I am going to give this high marks. This was one of two new Proprius SACDs, and I find this SACD to be just fine. While I will agree that it is not on par with Canate Domino, there is nothing on this disc to warrant any negative reviews, other than the music provided is a collection of ... more |
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June 6, 2005
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Before the other night I had never heard of Akiko Suwanai, and after a few days of listening, I am glad I HAVE heard of her!!! I have heard some of these pieces played live before, usually at pops concerts...and usually played with a lack of anything resembling a sense of care or feeling...
I do ... more |
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June 6, 2005
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I do not understand why people are dissing this SACD. I bought this with high hopes in adding another SACD of a Bruckner symphony, since I already have the Harnoncourt 5 & 9...
I too listened to this first in my car, and it sounded better than I expected. Well, it went home and into the SACD player ... more |
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