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July 14, 2010
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I deeply love the Shostakovich symphonies; it is, therefore, a source of great pleasure that they are so well represented on SACD.
I have always had a soft spot for number 11. Based on the abortive ‘Little Revolution’ of 1905, this is real wide-screen, technicolor programme music. In actuality, ... more |
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July 14, 2010
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I deeply love the Shostakovich symphonies; it is, therefore, a source of great pleasure that they are so well represented on SACD.
I have always had a soft spot for number 11. Based on the abortive ‘Little Revolution’ of 1905, this is real wide-screen, technicolor programme music. In actuality, ... more |
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July 14, 2010
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I deeply love the Shostakovich symphonies; it is, therefore, a source of great pleasure that they are so well represented on SACD.
I have always had a soft spot for number 11. Based on the abortive ‘Little Revolution’ of 1905, this is real wide-screen, technicolor programme music. In actuality, ... more |
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July 14, 2010
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Wow!
Why do strange folk like me buy stupidly expensive SACD remasters of 40-50 year old analog recordings? Are we totally deranged? Yes, of course, that goes without saying, but anyway...
1) For great, classic performances or
2) For great old analogue sound
3) On a really good day, for ... more |
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July 14, 2010
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Neo Classical Stravinsky done right...
A real game of two halves, this one. I bought this SACD primarily for the Pulcinella. And that is, indeed, the piece I will go back to again and again.
This offers extremely good chamber ensemble and vivid playing, although I could wish for a tad more ... more |
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