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November 23, 2004
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A fine, glowing performance of Schubert's C major Symphony ("the Great") and the lesser known Third Symphony. This is a stereo SACD which presents the recordings in two different versions - original and remastered. This means you can hear what is on the original tape without or with subsequent ... more |
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November 5, 2004
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An excellent and spirited recording of Haydn's masterpiece, albeit on a rather small scale. The RIAS Kammerchor is one of the finest choirs in the world, but it has only about 40 members, not quite enough for the majestic choruses, which the composer marked "maestoso". The orchestra does its best to ... more |
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November 5, 2004
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This is one of the best discs in the series. Fortunately, most of the tracks were recorded in three-channel technology and show Leontyne Price at her very best. For the first time her voice can be heard in all its beauty and splendour. The orchestral accompaniment is also first-class. Especially in ... more |
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November 5, 2004
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A first-class recording that apart from the well-known Sibelius concerto contains neglected pieces worth discovering. The tonal quality is excellent. I would rate this as one of the best SACDs to be released by Naxos. It really fills the whole room with spectacular sound, and the balance between ... more |
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November 5, 2004
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Sonically, I am not particularly impressed by this recording. The tenor's upper register comes across as hard and metallic, almost unpleasant in the louder passages. First I thought there was something wrong with my equipment or my ears, but when I put on an earlier SACD ("Una furtiva lagrima"), the ... more |
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