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March 12, 2008
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Szell works his usual magic with this music, and it comes out sounding so right that one can almost hear past the recording. This is another one of those shallow and somewhat shrill 60's CBS creations, but SACD makes it at least listenable. The performances of the Symphony and Rosamunde are perfect. ... more |
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January 9, 2008
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Whether this recording is analog or digital, made yesterday or 20 years ago is no matter; it is stunning in every respect. Spacious and smooth, with a fullness and depth that ranks it among the very best, this is truly state-of-the-art stereo. The music deserves such treatment, as it is beautiful ... more |
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January 9, 2008
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This was the worst listening experience I've had with SACD so far. The high frequencies on this disc made my ears hurt, and I do not have a bright system. Performances are lively and emotional, but I couldn't get past the shrillness I heard to enjoy the music. |
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January 9, 2008
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I found these performances dull and the sound to be shallow and very lacking in bass content. I don't know if this is a function of the instrument, the performer, or the recording, but it totally put me off this disc. There are better piano recordings that are 30 or more years old, and there are ... more |
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January 9, 2008
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Once again Szell and the Cleveland work their magic, and the result is spirited and emotionally involving Schumann. I have just a small nit to pick with the performance of the Second Symphony's adagio, one of the most beautiful in the entire symphonic repertoire: I have heard it played slightly ... more |
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