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January 6, 2005
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Very much a disc of two halves - the Rite of Spring is well played but sounds really too comfortable compared to other fine versions by Markevitch, Boulez, Karajan, Muti and Inbal - among others. The sound too lacks impact with a low transfer level. This work really needs more aggression to come ... more |
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January 6, 2005
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I bought this SACD cheaply on eBay more or less blind, knowing only the pianist Cedric Tiberghien who has recorded successfully for Harmonia Mundi (Beethoven Variations and Debussy).
I was only familiar with the Ravel Sonata, which is given a fine performance - as are the other works, so I can ... more |
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December 13, 2004
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First of all, after discussions here about misleading SACD multichannel packaging, well done to Channel Classics for clearly marking this as a 5.0 SACD on the cover. So a centre channel but no subwoofer in use.
Fair enough, and soundwise this is a truly remarkable multichannel SACD: at least as ... more |
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November 30, 2004
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Superbly played and vivid realisation of a work which is not in fact one of my favourite Mahler symphonies - but if any recording could convert a listener it is this.
The performance is pretty expansive (nigh-on 90 mins) but remarkably well sustained, in the outer movements especially, although the ... more |
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October 24, 2004
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An excellent SACD - sonically the use of the rears is very discreet, just emphasising the clarity and warmth of the recording, although to be honest I didn't really notice the quality of the sound as the performances are so good.
I'm not a particular fan of the Tchaikovsky concerto (I really got ... more |
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