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March 22, 2009
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There was a time, not so very long ago, when the DG imprimatur meant something. One could buy almost anything emblazoned with that logo, and be sure of receiving, in return, something of true substance. Such is the power of branding. Then Universal took them over. Say no more ...
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March 21, 2009
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Outrageously good!
I could write a long review to say the same thing, but sometimes ... less is more. Recorded July 2001 (24 bit PCM).
The first etude (Op.10) just dazzles: Perahia's performance is brilliant, the bass sound of the piano is astonishing, and the top range has clarity and sheer zing. ... more |
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March 21, 2009
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This is a 2001 pure DSD recording.
I think it is a fine and musical performance. There are certainly moments of bliss -
But there are three aspects that are not to my taste:
First, the piano Uchida has selected, an older 1962 Steinway, is clangy and bangy.
Second, I think she has a tendency to ... more |
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March 20, 2009
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Revised 22 March 2009:
Just to clarify: The consensus from the discussion here on sa-cd.net, and from the review of this SACD on Amazon by Charles Rileigh is that (irrespective of whether copyright has expired on this recording or otherwise):
1. Praga Digitals ... the company that has put this EMI ... more |
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March 19, 2009
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Revised Saturday 21 March 2009
Prolegomena
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I am a Gould fan, I have essentially all his recordings, and I particularly obsess over the 1981 Goldberg CD which remains one of my core reference CDs. When I buy hi-fi, I turn up with the 1981 CD. When I buy a car and want to listen to the ... more |
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