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Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto - Fischer, Kreizberg          (3 of 4 found this review helpful)
  March 14, 2015

This album is excellent example of musical relationship between conductor and violinist. Fischer knows these familiar works. Her violin's intonation and clarity is amazing! Especially the beautiful second movement is touching. Pentatone's surround sound is incredible - as always. Wonderful addition ... more
Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique - Davis        (7 of 11 found this review helpful)
  February 21, 2015

AT LAST! This is perhaps the best recording of Berlioz's nightmarish symphony and finally it is available on multi-channel SACD! The following text has taken from the booklet: "In the early 1970's, Philips Classics was already highly aware of the advantages offered by multi-channel music ... more
Handel: Israel in Egypt - Speck        (2 of 3 found this review helpful)
  February 13, 2015

This arrived in the morning. Packaging was very nice; this is like a three-page book which means that the booklet lies between two SACDs. I had already Kevin Mallon's performance with Arabian Ensemble (Naxos, 8.570966-67). It wasn't SACD only normal CD. So, this is my first SACD of this work and ... more
Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 7 - Colin Davis          (2 of 2 found this review helpful)
  February 6, 2015

I have about five recordings of these works. My own favorites are Paavo Berglund's interpretations with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (Warner Classics). This is Sir Colin Davis' third release from his late journey with Sibelius' Symphonies. London Symphony Orchestra is very powerful here, its ... more
Faure: Requiem, Cantique de Jean Racine, Messe Basse - Cleobury        (3 of 5 found this review helpful)
  January 31, 2015

This is my first SACD of this work. I was impressed when I heard this at the first time. These performances are recorded at Kings College Chapel, Cambridge. Its glorious acoustics really works with these works. It brings its own natural addition to music. Cleobury has long relationship with Kings ... more

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