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January 25, 2011
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Sorry, I'm afraid I find this one a bit of a disappointment. Maybe, as a confirmed Nielsen-lover who has oft bemoaned the lack of the Danish master’s symphonies on SACD, my expectations were just a bit too high?
If I were to sum this up in one line, it would go something like ‘decent performances, ... more |
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January 3, 2011
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This is a great performance of this epic Bruckner symphony. And I do not use the term 'great' about performances lightly.
It also makes for a fascinating contrast with the Haitink performance with the RCO. I have known and loved that since first hearing it live over 30 years ago; essentially, it ... more |
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December 30, 2010
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This disc shares many of the characteristics, merits and demerits of other recordings in the Wand/Bruckner series.
The performance is extremely fine- flexible in the Wand manner, transparent and muscular. Inner detail of orchestral line is particularly fine, with the problems of Bruckner balance ... more |
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December 29, 2010
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Since no-one has yet reviewed the latest SHM-SACD incarnation of this great performance, let me do the honours.
It’s not easy. I don’t think any Bruckner lover could argue with the fact that this is a great performance of the ‘Romantic’. Bohm and the VPO have this music in their bones, and it ... more |
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December 17, 2010
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Amen, says I.
This is a great recording and starting set of performances; I just wish Analogue Productions would resurrect more classical like this! There is much more great Reader's Digest/Living Stereo material from Wilky waiting in the vaults...
The impact of the two Mussourgsky pieces is, ... more |
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