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April 12, 2008
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Fritz Reiner leads the Chicago Symphony in what is considered by many to be one of the definitive interpretations of Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade. The disc also features Stravinsky's Song of the Nightingale.
This is a recording that has gathered a lot of favor over the years and I decided I would ... more |
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April 10, 2008
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Julia Fischer plays with sensitivity and mastery in this recording of Mozart's Violin Concertos in G and D, plus two equally enjoyable fill-ups!
The Concerto No.3 in G, K.216 opens with a light and airy Allegro, followed by the tender and passionate Adagio. Just listen to those strings and winds! ... more |
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April 10, 2008
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This was the first SA-CD that I ever purchased. I picked it up out of necessity. There were few discs in the store I was in the day I got my SA-CD player. I had hoped that this disc would have been better.
I have never been a huge fan of poylphony by composers like Tallis. However, the music isn't ... more |
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April 10, 2008
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Julia Fischer and Yakov Kreizberg continue their excellent partnership with this gorgeous recording of the Brahms Violin Concerto.
In my opinion, Julia Fischer is more than up to the task of playing this important work in the violin repertoire. Her tone is light but pleasing, with a soaring, ... more |
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April 10, 2008
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I have always had a soft spot for the music of Claude Debussy. I was particularly excited to see that this disc contained the remarkable "Petite Suite", arranged by Henri Busser. Just listen to the flute in "En Bateau"! I have always loved this work and simply had to have it on SA-CD. I was not ... more |
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