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November 26, 2009
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Let me say from outset that this is one of the most musically satisfying discs that I have bought in along time and the surely amongst the finest Exton recordings yet. It is unusual for Exton in two ways, firstly because the booklet carries extensive notes in English written by an English speaker, ... more |
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November 22, 2009
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Two excellent reviews of this disc have been posted above and cover pretty much everything I want to say about it so will not bore you stiff with repetitive prose.
I would urge you all to add this disc to your collection irrespectively of how many other recordings of these familiar pieces are ... more |
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August 18, 2009
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I suppose the question uppermost in people's minds will be "Do we need yet more Beethoven on disc or even on SACD?" With Vanska's 2 & 6 on BIS a candidate for Gramophone Orchestral Disc of the Year, the question becomes even more pertinent.
Let's deal with this straightway. The answer is a ... more |
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June 18, 2009
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The Second Symphony is not well known and is rarely played in concert or recorded, which is a great pity as it contains some of the most delightful music composed by Anton Bruckner. Nor is there much consensus on the 'best' recording of the work. My personal choice has been the Chailly / RCO ... more |
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May 22, 2009
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What an absolute delight is this new recording from Pentatone. A fine romp indeed through extremely well known and well aired popular works. Here they are played with delicious poignancy, full of spirit, character and articulation. Martin Helmchen leads with convicton and authority ably supported by ... more |
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