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September 15, 2013
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I can't speak for the sonics, which, judging by previous releases on Tudor, must be quite good.
One can live an entire life just to hear that wonderful oboe solo at the beginning of Nanie: what a sound! Right at the winds-only beginning section, many of the wonderful characteristics of this fine ... more |
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December 6, 2012
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The performance is superb, as all Grumiaux. The sonics are a bit disappointment, as the mixing sounds a bit artificial. This was an original quadraphonic recording and the violin sounds way to loud in comparison to the orchestra. It is still worth the money. |
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September 3, 2012
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Grammy Award winner? Give me a break. Grammy adjudicators need a good box of Q-tips. This is NOT the greatest performance of Verdi's Requiem, either from the performance or the recording point of view. The tenor, MArio Zeffiri, manages to get a few pitches out of tune. It's a live recording, OK, but ... more |
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December 8, 2011
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What a marvel. This CD sounds so good, it's hard to believe it was done in the 1950s. The recording of La Mer has so much energy, and the audio quality is incredibly clear. That extra, center channel makes such a difference! The Saint-Saens is another wonderfully balanced recording; both are ... more |
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