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July 11, 2015
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Mahler's Eighth Symphony is a real challenge for the performers and engineers. The huge score contains eight soloists, three choirs, grand organ, massive orchestra and the off-stage brass band. Mahler said himself: "Imagine that the whole universe begins to resound". The work was truly something ... more |
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July 8, 2015
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Ravel's colorful ballet "Daphnis and Chloé" is absolutely a masterpiece. It shows masterfully the composer's orchestration skills.
Anyway, this disc is my first SACD impression. I had Jun Märkl's budget price approach with the Lyon Philharmonic Orchestra (Naxos).
The recording's huge dynamic ... more |
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July 6, 2015
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Brahms's gigantic First Symphony was hailed "Beethoven's Tenth" after the first performance. Brahms said himself: "It is difficult to work when I hear the giant's footsteps behind me".
Brahms's First Symphony is my own favorite. I was a young boy - about six or seven years old - when I heard it ... more |
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July 1, 2015
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Niccolo Paganini was the greatest violinist of his time - his technique was awesome and the black hair and long nose awaked fear in people.
This impressive disc contains two Violin Concertos which are rarely seen on SACD - the familiar First Concerto in D major and quite unknown Fourth in D ... more |
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June 29, 2015
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Christoph Eschenbach made many acclaimed recordings for Ondine with the Philadelphia Orchestra. The multi-channel (5.0) surround sound added its own dimensions to the approaches.
I have listened this disc several times over the past few months, and I was always very impressed. Olivier Latry was ... more |
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