User Details - krisjan

library | recommendations

Name:
   Mark
Details:
   I listen to 98% classical music, mainly orchestral and chamber music from classical period through today (no atonal). I want acoustic instruments to sound natural and alive through my stereo system.
Location:
   Chicago suburbs
HiFi:
   Marantz SA-11S2 CD/SACD player
Cary SLP-05 preamp
Manley Snapper monoblock tube amplifiers
Monster HTS5100 power conditioner
Vandersteen 3A Signature speakers
Insignia AVR for rear channels only to Insignia 6.5 rear speakers
Cardas Cross balanced interconnect cables
Cardas Golden Cross biwire speaker cables
Harmonic Technology and Granite power cords
Email:
  
Web:
  
Posts:
   464
 
 
Reviews
Found: 96 show all
Schumann: Piano Quartet, Piano Quintet - Mandelring Quartett      (5 of 5 found this review helpful)
  August 25, 2010

I have enjoyed the performances of the Mandelring Quartet in both Schubert and Shostakovich (especially the latter) and now we have them with piano in another “S” composer – Schumann. There is a very high level of execution in both of these chamber music staples. Starting with the piano quintet, ... more
Schumann: String Quartet, Piano Quintet - Evgeni Koroliov, Prazak Quartet        (2 of 2 found this review helpful)
  June 9, 2010

Sonically, the hi-rez stereo layer of this hybrid SACD is absolutely wonderful from about 100 Hz on up. Balances between instruments are impeccable and the tonality is so very natural sounding with a presence that brings goose bumps. The two works were recorded in different venuse - the string ... more
Dohnányi: Chamber Music III - Kocian Quartet    (3 of 3 found this review helpful)
  June 7, 2010

This is the third volume of Erno von Dohnanyi’s chamber music being newly recorded and released on SACD hybrid by Praga Digitals. For those unfamiliar, Dohnanyi’s idiom is firmly tonal, late romantic with occasional Hungarian/gypsy influences. Two of his three string quartets are contained here in ... more
Bruckner: Symphony No. 4 - Vänskä      (8 of 8 found this review helpful)
  June 4, 2010

The final version of Bruckner’s 4th symphony (revised 1888, published 1890) is less known today than earlier versions of this symphony. The reason, according to Professor of Music Benjamin Korstvedt (the editor of this 1888 critical edition used in this recording) is that musicologists in the early ... more
Dvorak: Symphony No. 7, Suite in A major - Fischer        (9 of 9 found this review helpful)
  June 4, 2010

Maestro Fischer extends his foray into the masterworks of Antonin Dvorak with a recording of the 7th symphony that I would categorize as brooding, dark and powerful. While not the only way to perform this piece, it is a very convincing interpretation. He builds climaxes in the first movement very ... more
 
 
Latest Posts
Discussion: Suk: Ripening, Symphony in E major - Belohlavek
Yesterday 05:42 am
Nice review Castor. Really looking forward to this one. ... more
Discussion: Steely Dan: Aja
Yesterday 05:33 am
Ear candy. All those who know what this release should sound like please stand up. No one? I thought so. Let the endless debate continue... ... more
Discussion: Mendelssohn: String Quartets Nos. 3 & 5 - Zemlinsky Quartet
August 28, 2010
There is a very good RBCD recording of the A major/1853 trio from the Trio Pro Arte on BIS (CD-99). In fact ArkivMusic shows 10 other recordings of this trio in addition to the Beaux Arts and Pro Arte so its not as rare as you may think. ... more
BIS thread
August 24, 2010
Go for it!! If it means continued SACD releases AND more money in your pocket, just do it! ... more
Over-marking on SA-CD.net
August 20, 2010
I've raised the issue of ratings in the past. Performance ratings are quite personal and subjective especially in repertoire that has had many past recordings. Just look at the diversity of opinions of "professional" reviewers to any given release - even the "best" performances can meet with dissension by a cranky reviewer. Sound quality, however, ... more