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Bach: Goldberg Variations - Gunther Rost      (2 of 5 found this review helpful)
  July 3, 2009

I agree, this is an excellent recording and performance. On the timings: the shorter timing is due to the lack of repeats played with individual variations, not any unusually fast tempos. Tempo-wise, Herr Rost is in the mainstream of harpsichord and piano versions played without (most) ... more
 
 
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Discussion: Bruckner: Symphony No. 9 - Bosch
February 26, 2010
Although you may have to do some searching to find it (jpc out of Germany has it for ordering), IMO the best overall recording of a 4-movement Bruckner Symphony No. 9 is the Camerata RBCD with the Bruckner Orchester of Linz, Kurt Eichhorn conducting. It is a stunningly realistic capture of a great orchestra, and they play Bruckner to the manner ... more
Discussion: Mahler: Symphony No. 8 - San Francisco/Michael Tilson Thomas
January 20, 2010
A bit off topic: does anyone have a copy of the Chailly Concertgebouw DVD-Audio disc of the Mahler 8 that they would be willing to part with? Thanks, John . ... more
Discussion: Requiem - Lumen Valo
December 7, 2009
Do you know where the disc may be purchased? ... more
Philip Glass Special: KOYAANISQATSI (complete original soundtrack)
July 3, 2009
Just for the sake of clarity: The DVD-A release of Konyaanisqatsi is true multichannel 5.1 -- and a knockout. Too bad it was not released as an SACD also, but...having the DVD-A is a treasure. ... more
Question for Pentaman
February 25, 2009
News that EMI might be considered -- and available to PentaTone -- is wonderful indeed. In the category of rare, and superb, American repertoire I would strongly recommend any of the Abravanel Utah Symphony recordings made in the Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City. Long out of print as SQ Quad LPs, these include spectacular 4-channel recordings ... more