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August 31, 2005
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First the sound: very good but a touch too reverberating. As if chorus and orchestra were swiming in the sound stream. This observation is comparing it to other Pentatone discs, because the sound per-se is vastly superior to that of the competition.
The performance I found only good, nothing ... more |
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August 30, 2005
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A splendid collection of Wagner Overtures and Preludes. But ( a reminder) we need complete operas now on SACD.
This said, Silvio Varviso conducts with great verve, never "over-cooking" Wagner. As a result, not only the music unfolds in the most natural way, but also the drama and the climaxes never ... more |
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August 30, 2005
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The Tchaikovsky pieces are the winners here. Arthur Grumiaux was an aristocrat among violin players, his tone always beautiful and elegant, with no exagerations or un-musical gestures.
Thus, his rendition of the Tchaikovsky concerto, that so often can sound mannered, is very spontaneous and has a ... more |
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August 30, 2005
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Superb performances. The Netherlands Chamber Orchestra is a top flight ensemble, with crisp and articulate playing. Gordan Nikolic, their leader, is also the solo violin player. His tone is superb.
Of the three pieces in this disc, the Concerto funebre (for violin) of Hartmann, seemed to me the ... more |
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August 30, 2005
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Monteverdi is one of the outstanding composers of all ages. His sacred music contains among the gems of his compositional catalogue. Volume 2 of the Monteverdi Sacred works follows the high standards of the King´s Consort in this music, and their achievements in Vol. 1.
The recording, as is the ... more |
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