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November 12, 2015
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I have the Japanese 2004 hybrid SACD of this title - the symphony is indeed a classic and the sound is miraculous, but the MSD, recorded a year or two earlier, sounds very much of its time. The latter was recorded in February 1957. whereas the symphony and Hebrides overture were taped in April 1960, this time with Wilkie at the controls! The Decca ... more | |
November 12, 2015
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No, definitely not. I had the Esoteric for quite a while, and only when CD Japan had a sale on some of the SHM's (and following positive comments from fellow contrubutors here) did I decide to try the SHM-SACD. Despite other people's opinions I am generally a fan of the Esoteric series (try their Boult Holst Planets!!), but the SHM is STUNNINGLY ... more | |
October 16, 2015
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This is a marvellous disc. Bruch 2 is not Bruch 1 of course but in 50 years this makes the most persuasive case for it that I've ever heard. Wallin's tone is gorgeous and Kamu is a characterful accompanist beautifully recorded. I don't think anyone will be longing for Gluzman or Feng while they're listening to this. Another example of what BIS does ... more | |
November 18, 2014
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The first 12 tracks are a straight reissue of the first 4 Seasons LP - not sure where the other 4 come from. ... more | |
October 4, 2014
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In fairness, I have to say I bought mine when the set was first released and the booklet fell to pieces the first time I opened it - poor/inappropriate glue just like cheap paperbacks of yore. However ... great music! ... more |
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