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Some initial impressions: Though I've only heard the first cantata (there are 6 that comprise the whole work), I feel pretty confident in saying that this set is a definite must-own. First off is the elegant packaging: easily one of the most lavish and extensively illustrated I've seen for a ... more |
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Review by mikek October 13, 2003
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Absolutely wonderful music. This was just a curiosity throw-in for me when I was buying John Coltrane, "Blue Trane" and Norah Jones. Well sonically this turned out to be the very best by far. The music is mood fixing meeting its intent to place you in the dark streets of 1930's LA. This disc excites ... more |
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I received this disc a couple of weeks ago and didn't really know what to expect apart from the fact that it was comprised of acoustic instruments and recorded with multi-channel 5.1 in mind. Since I really don't do MC music, I was hoping that the STEREO mix would be worthwhile and I can't say that ... more |
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I seriously doubt that you could make this old recording sound any better than it does on this SACD. Not to say there's anything wrong with the sound--it isn't modern by any means, but it is very good for its age. Recording techniques were not very sophisticated in those days, but sometimes their ... more |
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My first Pentatone disc, and I'm happy to report it's a winner in every respect. Sound is open, three dimensional and transparent, with smooth string tones and the customary Philips weight to the bottom end. The piano is nearly perfect, with just the right balance between percussiveness and ... more |
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