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January 11, 2006
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If you do not own the redbook release of this superb disc I would strongly suggest running, not walking, to the nearest hi-fi store and snatching it up. It is one fantastic purchase.
It is a shame more listeners today are not familiar with Hanson's music. He championed American music during his ... more |
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January 11, 2006
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A fine disc, although not all the music is likely to appeal to everyone. The Capriccio Espagnol is a solid performance, and it is pleasing to hear the suite from "Le Coq d'Or" although it goes on a bit long for my taste. The Polovtsian Dances are a major success on this disc, sonically and ... more |
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January 9, 2006
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If you already have original, redbook release of this compilation I would recommend against purchasing this SACD. The performances, of course, will not be improved (and there are far better ones) and you are unlikely to notice any significant improvement in sound quality.
A quick note: there is a ... more |
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December 15, 2005
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This is not one of the greatest performances of this warhorse on CD or SACD.
Though not bad it's just not in the same league as that of some other conductors' interpretations, namely Previn in any of his versions and the 1961 reading by the Vienna Philharmonic under Von Karajan (London #452 303-2). ... more |
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November 19, 2005
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An outstanding Living Stereo release, one that I can only hope finds the audience it deserves.
I first heard Monteux's reading of "Petrouchka" on the red book release in the 1990's CD edition bearing his name. It quickly became the only recording of the half-dozen I possess that I'd play. All I can ... more |
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