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May 31, 2012
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I almost did not buy this SACD because of the mixed reviews. Castor's review: "First, the sound quality is, for the most part, unappealing. It gives a harsh metallic edge to the strings, and climaxes are brash and sometimes congested, even in MC". This is one of the finest recordings I have ever ... more |
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June 8, 2011
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Most of us who buy SACDs expect excellent sonics. Not here. There is a glare and nasality to Carole's voice that is very unpleasant. Her backing is mainly a piano that she is playing. Too thin. Try Nina Simone at Town Hall to here what a great live performance can sound like. Still many of these ... more |
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August 27, 2010
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I do not have any formal music training so read this review with that in mind. Volodos seems very skilled in his playing and the interpretations seem well thought (felt) out. But and this is a big but - most of these pieces are very unstructured and at least to me boring as well as schmaltzy. You ... more |
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August 23, 2010
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When I buy an SACD I am looking for excellent sound quality and hopefully an excellent performance. I do not have enough experience with this piece to comment on the performance but as to the sound quality it is poor. Shrill high frequencies and I mean painful especially on disc one of this two disc ... more |
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August 15, 2010
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I bought this on the basis of the reviews posted here. I would agree with the majority of the reviews as to both the performance and sound quality except for one major sonic flaw. Deep bass is missing. This is not a minor objection. I expect SACDs to deliver full and powerful bass if the ... more |
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