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Review by terence September 20, 2007 (7 of 7 found this review helpful)
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This is possibly the single most extraordinary SACD I have in my collection - a marvellous realisation of Stockhausen's avant-garde masterpiece.
Harmonia Mundi's engineering uses rear speakers as the equal of fronts, creating an "in the round" sonic experience which fits the music very appropriately.
The six singers perform marvels of vocal strangeness and virtuosity, patiently constructing the uninterrupted 78-minute-long tapestry in cumulatively mesmerising fashion. Great credit goes to Paul Hillier, whose "realisation" of "Stimmung" this is, for his vision and leadership of the project. He also contributes an excellent booklet essay elucidating the nature and function of Stockhausen's landmark composition.
If you are remotely interested in Stockhausen, the avant-garde in general, or what the human voice is capable of, I strongly recommend this truly outstanding issue.
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