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April 27, 2010
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As already noted, the central premise of this disc is that the same Sarabande from Bach's Partita in D minor is performed on 7 different violins, including an Amati, a Gaudagnini, two different Guarneris, a Strad and a Vuillaume. An exciting and fun project (even if it has been done before). Would ... more |
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April 3, 2010
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Lazic's Ravel is, at times, most agreeable. At other times, it can sound like a cross between late Beethoven and Tchaikovsky ... I find it often lacking in colour or mystery or dynamics (volume). If anything, I find his Ravel too clear, too distinct, too etude-ish, too de-constructed, and lacking ... more |
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February 20, 2010
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* Performance: I am in full agreement with Geohominid's review on the performance which is very fine, on all levels, and particularly so when one considers that this is a live performance with exceptional ensemble work.
* Sonics (stereo):
One can tell in the first 20 seconds that there are ... more |
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February 16, 2010
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I particularly enjoy Martinu's music, and was looking forwards to this SACD. Alas, this one is a gross disappointment.
There are two major problems.
First, the balance between the instruments is completely wrong: the piano is overly dominant, with a weak violin and cello sound. For a chamber music ... more |
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February 16, 2010
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This might be a single disc, but it is really two different recordings, in two different halls, at two different times, of two distinct musical forms.
Part 1: Early Beethoven Solo works
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Recorded: August 2009 Dortmund
The repertoire here is early Beethoven ... more |
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