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Here's one to look forward to.
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Post by Arthur July 2, 2010 (2 of 12)
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I've enjoyed his cycle so far. I like the Czech orchestra. I thought Exton was going back to all stereo issues, but it looks like a surround logo on the front.
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Post by zeus July 2, 2010 (3 of 12)
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Arthur said:
I thought Exton was going back to all stereo issues, but it looks like a surround logo on the front.
"HQ" (in Exton's parlance) means Stereo.
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I'll likely get this one instead of the Kitajenko release, perhaps when I am in Tokyo in November. I have the Macal Tchaikovsky 1st. Despite a somewhat resonant recording, I prefer Macal's energy to what I think is the alternative to Kitajenko's turgidity.
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Post by hiredfox August 27, 2010 (5 of 12)
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You may all relax, this is a superb recording and a far better interpretation than perhaps is the norm for Macal, Admittedly the first movement can appear a little ponderous and uncertain in places, on the other hand I've not heard a good one yet but thereafter Macal picks up the pace and the mood and delivers a performance overall that leaves little wanting and is at least a match for the acclaimed versions of Litton and Jaarvi.
"Manfred" is problematic for performers and listeners alike so perfection should not be an unrealistic expectation. At £35 it is not a bargain but if you want a SACD version there isn't much else to choose from and nothing better.
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Post by Daland August 27, 2010 (6 of 12)
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hiredfox said:
"Manfred" is problematic for performers and listeners alike so perfection should not be an unrealistic expectation.
In other words: It is realistic to expect perfection because the work is problematic for performers and listeners alike. Doesn't make sense to me.
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I didn't know there was a version of Jarvi doing Manfred let alone an acclaimed version of Jarvi doing Manfred. Am I missing something? Or do you mean Janson's Manfred?
And I would never put Litton's version above a lot of others out there. There has to be a better standard to compare this to.
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Post by Arthur August 27, 2010 (8 of 12)
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Lack of a great Manfred made me break down and try the Petrenko on RBCD. It's interesting! Such a shame Naxos gave up on SACD!
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The best Manfred interpretation I have heard on recordings is the ancient version from the USSR Symphony with Yevgeny Svetlanov. Highly recommended!
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Post by Castor August 27, 2010 (10 of 12)
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Daland said:
In other words: It is realistic to expect perfection because the work is problematic for performers and listeners alike. Doesn't make sense to me.
I think hiredfox meant that:
'It is unrealistic to expect perfection because the work is problematic for listeners alike'
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"Manfred" is problematic for performers and listeners alike so perfection should not be a realistic expectation.
If neither of the above is correct then I join you in thinking it makes no sense.
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