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April 26, 2005
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This is a very enjoyable recording - I especially liked Symphony No. 9. The sound quality is very good although not as dimensional as some of the Telarc and Channel Classics SACD recordings. The brass passages sound a little on the bright side. |
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February 2, 2005
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I disagree with the previous reviewer. IMO this disk has very good imaging, resolution, and dynamics. The band is made up of Eden Atwood:vocals, Bill Cunliffe:piano & arrangements, Darek Oles:base, Joe LaBarbera:drums, Anthony Wilson:guitar, Pete Christlieb:tenor sax & flute, Soctt ... more |
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February 2, 2005
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This is actually a glorius musical recording with excellent hall ambience and a great deal of dynamic range. The listening experience is only slightly hampered by some background noise on this SACD. A close friend from England familiar with the very old building in which this was recorded feels it's ... more |
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December 1, 2004
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Old standards are given a 'modern cool' treatment - some a little over the top IMHO. The album sounds like it was recorded slight too 'hot' for my tastes with some of the high frequencies more harsh than many of SACD recordings such as the Telarc recordings I have. But all said this is still a very ... more |
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August 10, 2004
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--David Hurwitz of Classic Today-SACD gives this disk his highest ratings 10/10, and writes:
If you've come to the conclusion based on his most popular pieces that Grieg was something of a musical wimp, then you really need to hear this sensational disc. The Funeral March for Rikard Nordraak offers ... more |
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