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September 26, 2007
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I have to agree that the Rite lacks some of the primal intensity that other conductors have brought forth in the past, but the orchestra plays flawlessly. If one can speak of this piece having a more lyrical aspect, then Jarvi finds it, as he usually seems to do. Within the frame of Jarvi's ... more |
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August 26, 2007
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Capriccio is capable of producing excellent recordings of lesser known music. They deserve the support of consumers for efforts like this which broaden our knowledge and provide enjoyment of things that the big labels wouldn't touch.
The content of this work is episodic, moving from spirited dance ... more |
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August 26, 2007
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Big, beautiful recording of big, beautiful, romantic music. I am not a musicologist, so I'm not aware of how many organ concerti exist, but this combination is more effective than you might expect. The music is full-blooded and tuneful, and the organ certainly adds color to the orchestral canvas. ... more |
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February 19, 2007
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Quintessential, timeless jazz. These tunes and the interpetations can hardly be improved. Zoot swings like there's no tomorrow, and the rest of the band swings right along with him. Everyone I know who has ever heard this music, jazz fan or not, loves it immediately. This is the purest distillation ... more |
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February 15, 2007
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I guess everyone is just in love with this disc, but I feel differently. I was left cold by the performance and the recorded sound. I prefer a warmer, more solemn interpretation, and these symphonies, while energetic, seemed to me somewhat underplayed. Perhaps it's the thinness of the recording ... more |
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