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July 13, 2003
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This collection of Rossini overtures has been another one of my favorite Philips recordings, appearing originally in 1974 as 6500 878 in the USA. A sequel to this LP (9500 349) was released in 1977, adding some important overtures sorely missed in the original volume — La Gazza Ladra, William Tell, ... more |
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June 29, 2003
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This is the mother of all SACD samplers, offering listeners a chance to hear a cornucopia of good sound from this premier audiophile label. If your tastes in music are as eclectic as mine, you won't find any snoozers here either.
The notes in the accompanying booklet tell you what you should be ... more |
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June 1, 2003
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This particular recording has been a favorite of mine since its inital release nearly thirty years ago. Stephen Kovacevich (or Bishop-Kovacevich. if you prefer) appeals as one of those pianists whose playing is rather forthright and precise, giving us here a rather lyrical presentation of the ... more |
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April 20, 2003
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Astonishingly good remaster from Steve Hoffman. If Bob James is one of your favorite artists, you will want to pick this one up ASAP! |
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April 20, 2003
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This one has been an audiophile classic for decades, and with good reason. Although the playing is a little schmaltzy, it is a lot of fun to listen to with friends, or as a divergence from the more complex music of Thelonious or Miles SACDs.
The new SACD remaster brings to light some major damage ... more |
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