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Yes: Fragile        (3 of 4 found this review helpful)
  July 15, 2013

There's some mix-up in the previous review, which is important to correct. This version of one of the essential prog-rock albums is a sonic marvel. It has warmth, detail, depth and weight. I first listened to it last night. This is the sort of sound that once again made me wonder why I still buy, ... more
I was like WOW! - Jörgen van Rijen          (4 of 4 found this review helpful)
  May 29, 2013

The enthusiasm shown in the title and style of the cover is well justified. The danger is that some may be put off by an impression of gimmicky contents. Far from it! The disc is of high musical worth throughout, and I'm very pleased I took the punt. Let's face it — you wouldn't normally venture ... more
Beethoven: String Quartets Opp. 18 No. 4, 130 & 133 - Fry Street Quartet          (5 of 7 found this review helpful)
  July 27, 2011

Big mistake! I assumed that a (presumably) younger group like this would be aware of basic HIP principles on the use of vibrato in Beethoven. After all, these days most full symphony orchestras shed players for the symphonies, and more and more Beethoven symphony performances are by chamber ... more

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