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Stravinsky - Paavo Järvi          (4 of 6 found this review helpful)
  Review by nickc June 2, 2005

Though I agree that these performances are a little laid back for me that is not a totally bad thing. All great composers can tolerate different methods of interpretation. It is just excellent to have all these chamber pieces on SACD. They are spicy; just about at my limit of tolerance for ... more
The Musical goes Symphonic - Richter        (2 of 2 found this review helpful)
  Review by mwagner1962 June 2, 2005

Well, this was my first Chesky SACD, and I was not sure what to expect. This is a compilation of show tunes played by an extremely competent orchestra. There is plenty of fun music here and it is obvious that the orchestra is enjoying themselves. Now, I am not real sure of the audio quality here at ... more
Stravinsky - Paavo Järvi          (2 of 4 found this review helpful)
  Review by tounsand June 2, 2005

At first I really dug the multichannel mix and its aural effects, but after repeated listenings I realized I was solely mesmerised by hearing one of my favorite Stravinsky pieces in surround sound. There was somehing missing...the previous reviewer has put it quite bluntly. This performance is ... more
Orff: Carmina Burana - Atlanta SO/Runnicles          (1 of 2 found this review helpful)
  Review by Antonio June 2, 2005

I completely agree with the previuos reviewers. Excellent SACD. Aboundant details present, incredible dynamics .... If I can ad my two cents: You need to listen to this performance a few times to get acquainted and start appreciating it.I have an older recording whith a slightly better/different (?) ... more
Vaughan Williams: Orchestral Works - Abravanel        (1 of 1 found this review helpful)
  Review by ritournel June 2, 2005

This is a remarkable recording of some Ralph Vaughan Williams's best works. The musician's performance is definitely outstanding, reflecting a deep respect and understanding of RVW's music. The choice of the works is great with a mix of well known pieces and some other which are quite seldom but ... more

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