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July 5, 2007
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1st Movement
Szell with Cocertgebouw-Orchester Amsterdam (1966). A different reading that Furtwangler or Karajan... slower... strings are sharper.. very tight, but sometimes sounds a little metronomic.. grandeur instead of running fear (Karajan) or brooding evil (Furtwangler). A dignified ... more |
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July 5, 2007
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Lets get the recording out the way.. brilliant! DSD direct and good mike placement really shows. Now to the performance...
Very nimble performance, not pacey, not rushed, nimble. Very interesting use of the strings, which make a truly swirling sound. Full sounding orchestra, peppy clarinet. He's ... more |
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July 4, 2007
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This is really amazing.. I was not expecting this disk to be soo good. The sound quality of the Harpicord is amazing and supercedes my previous reference, Bach: Goldberg Variations - Vinikour on Delos.
The music I have no heard of before but is wonderfull. No holds barred recommendation on ... more |
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July 3, 2007
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This is a nice SACD. Don't get too put off by the title, its not in the beeps and boops camp of 20thC classical. The first concerto is not bad at the start but I preferred the 3rd movement which was very pleasant.
The 2nd Clarinet Concerto was lovely from the get go.. nice full Clarinet sound, ... more |
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June 23, 2007
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Strangely I still don't know much about about Scarlatti, and I wish I did because I'd like to know where to find more music like this! Gentle but upbeat strings with the tinkle tinkle of harpsicord reminds you it is a lovely spring sunday afternoon.
Its been years now since I bought this ... more |
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