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June 28, 2008
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Jonathan Freeman-Attwood is sort of a trumpet activist in how he arranges music you'd never imagine on trumpet for the trumpet. As a trumpet hobbyist, I'm pleased that people like Freeman-Attwood are expanding the trumpet repertoire and challenging the trumpet stereotype of simply fanfares and ... more |
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May 2, 2008
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I consider myself quite familiar with Mahler 6 having collected multiple performances on rbcd over the years including Tilson-Thomas/San Fran, Inbal/Frankfurt, Szell/Cleveland, and Boulez, Vienna; the Boulez is still my favorite by far. I was fortunate to hear the work performed live too.
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April 11, 2008
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Great Duke Ellington Music + Excellent Musicians = Musical Success!
The artists involved did a marvelous job: The vocal arrangements were exciting and tasteful. Sampling of audience applause was done tastefully and enhances the listening experience. Recorded sound is detailed and transparent with ... more |
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April 5, 2008
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I believe the SA-CD.net Editorial Review was accurate, but I did find value in this SACD. Few could disagree with the referral to Gunter Wand, who is considered a leading Bruckner interpreter... but realize that the Gunter Wand SACD costs twice as much this one.
I'm not a huge fan of Bruckner ... more |
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March 14, 2008
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I almost passed on this two disc set because of its high $38 retail price. Thankfully, a 40% off coupon helped bring this amazing recording into my collection.
The Mercury Living Presence SACD reissues sound fantastic, and this disc is at the top of that stellar class. The sound is detailed, ... more |
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