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July 29, 2005
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Here it is--one of the most sought-after Shaded Dogs in all its glory.
The performance is quirky, there's no doubt. The tempi are very fast and are, as mentioned in the review above, actually exhausting. I've heard other recordings and, because this is the first I'd heard, all others seemed ... more |
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July 29, 2005
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A wonderful SACD... I recently heard the Dvorak live and I found myself comparing that performance to that on this disc.
The sound is excellent, with a very wide soundstage that may surprise those not used to hi fi playback. The sense of depth is also fine. The RCA transfer issued in the 1990's was ... more |
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July 29, 2005
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Here's one of those Shaded Dogs that's nearly impossible to locate on LP. Thank goodness for digital in the case of such rare vinyl.
The performance is, of course, legendary. Does one choose this recording or Dorati's 1962 Mercury?Why, both of course! That 35 mm transfer is no doubt coming from ... more |
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July 29, 2005
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Ditto sgb's comments. This is an extraordinary disc both in terms of perfomance and sonics.
The performances are perfect of examples of Paray in top form: incredibly energetic, vigorous, verging on over the top. In terms of sheer excitement they just can't be outdone; the only performances of such ... more |
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