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I am comparing the Kocian Quartet's performance of the Smetana to the Julliard Quartet's recording (LP). The Kocian do not, unfortunately, come off well from the comparison. Their playing is comparatively rough, their tone strident, the intonation sometimes slippery and sometimes woeful (such as the ... more |
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Review by Domimag Yesterday 02:45 am
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First I have to say that William Walton is not in my first "top-ten" prefered composer but I'm mind-opened and curious of all music (in the area "classical")
The English is not my native language, I'll be brief. About the recording quality this is the best choice for the two symphonies, especially ... more |
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A mess... STAY AWAY!!!
Buying this make of SACD is always a matter of surprise and lots of vsriability. The label usually manages to get some sort of master tape and issue it in the format, but this one is terrible. The tapes and performances are up to the usual with Nat King Cole, but the ... more |
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Review by kegumo July 27, 2010
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I had never heard the entire album before I brought this SACD.Really only heard loud CD versions of the hits "Taking it to the Streets" and "Minute by Minute". What a great revelation it was hearing the entire album as it should sound. It is a wonderful fusion of funk/soul and jazz played by a great ... more |
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I can not in good conscience recommend any SACD disc that does not take full advantage of multi-channel. This disc is only 2-channel and I can get that on a regular CD. |
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