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February 8, 2011
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This is a single-layer Sony SACD, which means, of course, that one cannot readily compare to the usual CD layer.
Fortunately, I happen to have the exact same recording of Appalachian Spring on redbook … Copland conducting the same London Symphony, Nov 1970 … Indeed, my redbook version is produced ... more |
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January 13, 2011
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Spiegel im Spiegel (mirror in mirror) is performed 3 times on this SACD, on different instruments: first on violin and piano, then viola and piano, and finally, cello and piano. Inbetween, there are 3 other works:
* Variationen zur Gesundung von Arinuschka - for solo piano
* Für Alina - for solo ... more |
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July 28, 2010
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Having just been disappointed with the Praga Digitals Kocian Quartet: ...
... as I opened the wrapper on this Praga Digitals recording ... this time not the Kocian Quartet ... but now the Prazak Quartet ... I must admit I was rather nervous about what was to unfold. But - nothing to worry about ... more |
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July 28, 2010
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I am comparing the Kocian Quartet's performance of the Smetana to the Julliard Quartet's recording (LP). The Kocian do not, unfortunately, come off well from the comparison. Their playing is comparatively rough, their tone strident, the intonation sometimes slippery and sometimes woeful (such as the ... more |
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April 27, 2010
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Short version: One of the best gems in the SACD classical repertoire.
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Schumann: cello concerto (recorded 1962)
Lalo: cello concerto (recorded 1962)
Saint-Saens: cello concerto (recorded 1964)
Long version:
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I think this is the finest rendition of the Schumann I have ... more |
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