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May 8, 2008
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It is frequently standard operating procedure that when you attend a symphony concert in the San Francisco Bay Area a thoroughly modern work is sandwiched in between the compositions that you paid mucho bucks to hear. And while most often, the works are delightful you wonder out loud (speaking with ... more |
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February 6, 2008
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Two weeks ago I attended a splendid performance of Verdi’s Requiem, replete with beautifully burnished brass in the galleries. (It’s amazing how much more I can enjoy a live performance when I take off my audiophile cap/blinders).
I “prepped” for the performance (as I try to do as much as ... more |
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January 6, 2008
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“July 6th The Great Jazz Trio” (Hank Jones-piano, John Patittucci-bass, and Omar Hakim-drums) was recorded live at the Birdland New York this last July 6, 2007. I have had it for a few weeks now and was originally going to post my comments almost immediately after hearing it a couple of times. (See ... more |
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December 7, 2007
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If you love the music you will love this SACD. It’s that simple because there is very little that stands between you and the music. The performances are extremely fine and so too is the recording.
I enjoy the entire disc, but for the sake of brevity and so as not to rehash the well made comments of ... more |
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November 13, 2007
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It was 1:00 am and after listening to Berlioz’ Requiem (Maazel on Decca vinyl) at rather loud levels, my better judgment told me to tone it down a bit, lest I start getting family protests. I couldn’t locate the Brandenburg Concertos I wanted to listen to, but I saw this Biber work a few SACDs down ... more |
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