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May 27, 2012
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Wow - I bought this on the strength of a couple of reviews and was frankly not expecting all that much as the group was unknown to me. More fool me, therefore, to find what is absolutely spectacular playing here. There is real fire in these performances, and the solo playing is quite something to ... more |
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March 18, 2012
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This is simply wonderful. Far superior to any other version I have heard, especially the recent - and disappointing - Jacobs recording. Playing is on a very high level, with just the right amount of 'rawness' to the sound. Soloists are fabulous, the choir is equally so. Conductor understands how ... more |
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March 12, 2012
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This is a fine performance in good sound. There is a slight problem, however, as the recording is 4.0, not 5.0 as Glossa originally stated on their website. It also says on the disc cover that the recording is 5.0. It is not. I have had Glossa confirm that the recording is indeed 4.0 (but not before ... more |
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February 3, 2012
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This is gorgeous. Please disregard the one reviewer who writes about the Gurney as if it is a lesser work. This is offensive. The Gurney is perhaps the MOST gorgeous piece on the whole CD. A genuine revelation to this listener, and these don't happen very often any more. An essential recording for ... more |
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November 20, 2011
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This is an outstanding disc. Ars Nova are wonderful, the music - especially the Edwards - is great, and the DXD recording is spectacularly fine. |
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