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June 16, 2012
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I must say I was very impressed by the detail and beauty of both the performance and the recording of this Debussy 2 SACD set. I followed up with re-listening to versions of the three major pieces, Nocturnes, Images, and La Mer plus the Faun in my collection by Previn, Haitink, Boulez, Tortleir, ... more |
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May 21, 2012
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Since I had bought several re-mastered to SACD discs by Savall previously such as Handel: Water Music; Music for the Royal Fireworks and Purcell: Fantasias for the Viols both of which were superb stereo to multi-channel re-mastering jobs, I thought this was going to be superb too. However, I was ... more |
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January 23, 2012
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This review is of the multi-channel 5.0 SACD layer of this Hybrid SACD. This SACD is one of the most beautifully performed and recorded SACD I have purchased. Jacob Lindberg performs on a ravishing 10-course Sixtus Rauwolf lute c. 1590 with its original soundboard intact. Jakob Lindberg and Emma ... more |
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January 2, 2012
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I listened to this in Linn's full 5.1 surround sound which is on the SACD layer.
I have several recordings of Handel’s Op. 6, by Hogwood, Pinnock, Manze, and Gester. But I’ll only compare the Avison with it’s direct multi-channel SACD competitor, Arte dei Suonatori conducted by Martin Gestor on the ... more |
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December 29, 2011
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I love Delius and finally we have 3 of his rarely heard concertos on one multi-channel SACD. I listened to this in Chandos' 5.0 speaker surround sound. These are beautifully played by all performers and I would rate the performances 5 stars. Tasmin Little is delicate and sensitive and soaring to ... more |
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