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Ok, it sounds like a joke, but it isn’t: American president promoting world peace and understanding, and Russian president promoting care for the environment… What about Iraq and Chernobyl? And Sofia Loren in her poor English doesn’t really sound convincing. Shame for the really good RNO’s playing ... more |
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Previous review says very eloquently what I feel about this classic recording. I have owned this same recording in all three formats--vinyl, CD, now SACD. Each has been an improvement over the previous iteration. This might not be the best performance--Reiner's is very special, indeed, with Karajan ... more |
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Good controversy going here, which is what forums like this are all about.
I am a tireless proponent of SACD and I have invested in about 80 or so. This is one of the very few that I had to get rid of. I can't believe professional musicians and recording executives would allow this junk to be put ... more |
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I can't believe no one else has reviewed this disc yet and given it the five stars it deserves. What gorgeous music, beautifully recorded. I don't give a hoot if it's PCM or DSD, it's AOK when it plays on my system. I was swept away by the string tone and definition, with no sign of harshness, and ... more |
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Wow, is this a cool disc. I had no idea what to expect--bought it on Belden's reputation from other music. If you like jazz--almost any kind--you will be intrigued by this complex and tuneful program. The sound is darn near perfect: it snarls when the brass blows hard, but then gets real sweet and ... more |
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