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January 18, 2014
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There are thrilling performances of 20th century's most favorites orchestral pieces. Deutsche Grammophon's multichannel sound is excellent and Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra plays marvelous. This SACD's highlight is Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring". I heard many recordings of this exciting ballet ... more |
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January 17, 2014
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Paavo Berglund's live performances of Sibelius Second and Seventh symphonies Are outstanding: London Philharmonic Orchestra plays beautifully and Berglund's direction is very authoritative. And, of course, there are audience's applauses after symphonies performances. Berglund's tempi are little ... more |
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January 17, 2014
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When Pekka Kuusisto leads Tapiola Sinfonietta, I was surprising: Kuusisto's playing is very funny. This SACD's highlights are Six Humoresques and Suite, Op. 117. Recording balance is first rate. This is good and very interesting way to listen Sibelius' violin music. I have to say, that I've never ... more |
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January 17, 2014
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Gustav Mahler's 8th Symphony is composer's largest symphony: it's nickname is "Symphony of Thousands".
Long time ago I heard Sir Simon Rattle's performance of Mahler 8th symphony (Emi Classics). I like it, but when I heard this, Valery Gergiev's performance with massive forces, I was surprising: ... more |
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January 17, 2014
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Wow! Amazing performance of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 2! Russian National Orchestra plays virtuosity and Pletnev's tempi are fast. Bass drum's strikes in symphony's finale are stunning. Second movement is funny. There is also original version of symphony's first movement. |
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