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April 7, 2015
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WARNING! BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR SUBWOOFER!
James MacMillan is our time's the most interesting composer. His compositions are influenced by Catholic church - the most of them are done with Christian faith.
I have the work's Study Score (published by Boosey & Hawkes). It is interesting that ... more |
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April 7, 2015
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This is my first SACD of Handel's "Messiah" and - at the same time - the first modern instruments choice. I've heard Trevor Pinnock's interpretation (DG Archiv) and unfortunately it is much better than this.
Firstly the good news. There were many great ideas and Davis brought his all knowledge to ... more |
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March 29, 2015
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Andrew Litton's Mendelssohn cycle with Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra got many acclaimed awards - such as BBC Music Magazine's "Award for Technical Excellence".
Litton's interpretation of Mendelssohn's famous "Italian" Symphony is very good. This is my first SACD of the work. I have also Haitink's ... more |
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March 28, 2015
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Gustav Mahler's Sixth Symphony is a challenge to the performers. Its dramatic feeling is hard to reach. But here Christopher Eschenbach and wonderful Philadelphia Orchestra are really successful.
Eschenbach's tempi are peaceful. For example Gergiev's interpretation with London Symphony Orchestra ... more |
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March 27, 2015
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Swedish Chamber Orchestra and Thomas Dausgaard continues their "Opening Doors" Series with Tchaikovsky's Sixth Symphony and Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture.
The interpretations are very good in their own ways. I have Mikhail Pletnev's recording with Russia National Orchestra (Pentatone) and ... more |
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