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July 18, 2010
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This is definitely one of the better-sounding Epic transfers by Sony. It is, in fact, difficult to believe sometimes that it's 53 years old! It is clear, transparent and nicely focussed, with good dynamic range and even - in Til - some deep bass. Only a slight 'etched' quality and roughness to the ... more |
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July 15, 2010
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'Historical performance practice' - does the very thought of whiny violins, weird sounding brass and worthy, po-faced performances fill you with terror? Fear ye not, these authentic performances are full of joy, wit and snap. The performances are immaculate, the playing and ensemble wondrous and the ... more |
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July 15, 2010
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This is an intriguing and thoroughly recommendable coupling of two very different Shostakovich symphonies.
The 9th is a small (but definitely not minor) masterpiece; the 12th is, despite Wigglesworth's earnest defence and reading of the piece, a piece of hackwork - the sort of thing Shostakovich ... more |
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July 14, 2010
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Like its companion recording (Ivan the Terrible) this is an awe-inspiring recording and fabulous music making. Hyperbolic? I would give it six stars if I could.
Seriously, I could rave on about its analogue-era timbral accuracy, tonal neutrality, air, staging, dynamic range and dimensionality (yes, ... more |
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July 14, 2010
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Bottom line- this is an awe-inspiring recording and fabulous music making. Hyperbolic? I would give it six stars if I could.
Seriously, I could rave on about its analogue-era timbral accuracy, tonal neutrality, air, staging, dynamic range and dimensionality (yes, I’m afraid I really could). But, ... more |
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