Pick Up Review
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Debussy: Nocturnes / Franck: Symphony in D minor, etc.Sergiu Celibidache (conductor)celi's mphil at their best againSplendid sound of a splendid orchestra, and a wonderful reminder of how important Celi was to it. Looking forward to other sacd releases of them.
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Bruckner: Symphony No. 2 / No. 6 [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release]Horst SteinMust-have Bruckner 6The old tapes sound excellent in this new SACD release, providing a detailed glimpse into the orchestral performance. Both interpretations are captivating, likely due in part to the fact that these recordings were made during the heyday of the legendary Decca sound. I particularly appreciate how the horns and trumpets are spatially distinct, which has a favorable impact, especially in the first movement of the 6th Symphony.
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Best Of KodoKodoGoodI am not a fan of KODO, but heard a couple of their tracks. The best one are featured in this release.
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The Complete Bach Collection (SA-CD Hybrid Edition) [Limited Release]Glenn Gould (piano)A wonderful editionI would not comment on Glenn Gould’s performances. Just my opinion on the sound quality of this edition which is exceptional. For example, the 1981 Goldberg Variations have become clearer. There is much more space between the notes. They are better defined and the tone are much more beautiful than in the 1999 SACD version of SONY.
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Hatsune Miku Symphony - Miku Symphony 2021 Orchestra Live CDTokyo Philharmonic OrchestraBeautiful CDThe CD is absolutely beautiful, the jacket and booklet contain beautiful art and pictures of the Miku Symphony Show. The CD itself is also very pretty and the sound quality is perfect. It arrived safely, well packaged and the shipping was super fast!
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Tchaikovsky: The NutcrackerAndre PrevinEntire Performance on One DiscAn outstanding recording of my favorite symphony. The entire performance captured on one single disc. No more changing four albums or even 2 CD discs.
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Beethoven: Symphony No. 9Andrea Battistoni / TOKYO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRAOne of most enjoyable Beethoven 9th.New generation conductors like Battistoni, tend to interpret Beethoven's 9Th. Symphony as per Beethoven intention. This including fast pace and quick tempo especially on 1st. movement.allegro ma non troppo, Battistoni done it mealy 13 minutes while old generation conductors like to make it too long (some as long as 18 minutes which is destroying Beethoven intention). Recording with Tokyo Phil also give a good vibrant to the Symphony. Dynamic and sound stage is very good. I wish I could see them preform live.
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Berlioz Symphonie fantastique [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release]Herbert von Karajan (conductor)Long due SACD remasteringAlthough the recording itself is well-known, this new SACD enables you to enjoy it in all its full glory. Compared to the latest remastering for the Karajan 70s box, this new edition sounds warmer and in fact really full-bodied compared to the somehow anemic Karajan 70's CD. It's quite obvious for me that the remastering also includes a completely new remix.
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Offenbach Gaite Parisienne, Gounod Faust Ballet Music: Karajan / Berlin Philharmonic [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release]Herbert von Karajan (conductor)An hour of untarnished pleasureWhat's not to like with this? The music itself is pure joy and entertainment. This new SACD presents it due to the new DSD remastering in the most rewarding way in my opinion. Compared to previous CD releases, the overall sound is more enveloping.
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Glenn Gould Gathering [Cardboard Sleeve]Alva Noto +Nilo, Christian Fennesz, Francesco Tristano, Ryuichi SakamotoBeautifulbeautiful piano music by Ryuichi Sakamoto and others on Super Audio CD in perfect sound quality a must for the Sakamoto fan.
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Brahms: Symphony No. 1, Alto Rhapsody & Song of DestinyBruno Walter (conductor) / Columbia Symphony OrchestraBruno Walter Brahms, Symphony 1Excellent performance and excellent sound quality. Bruno Walter was (and still is) one of the best conductors in the world. Highly recommended for lovers of academic music!
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Bruckner: Complete Symphonies [Limited Release]Christian Thielemann (conductor), Wiener PhilharmonikerWorth getting the SACD versionThis new cycle very easily has become one of my Bruckner favorites. Although Thielemann's Bruckner reading may not be the most exciting, he undoubtfully gets the most beautiful and heartwarming playing from the Vienna Philharmonics. On top of that, the recorded sound is just sublime. Even if the recordings were made in PCM 24/96, it's worth getting this SACD version in my opinion if you have a decent SACD player. - I've compared the hires PCM 24/96 download against this SACD on a Marantz SA-10: to my ears the SACD sounds a bit more impressive.
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Mahler: Complete Symphonies [Limited Release]Lorin Maazel (Conductor), Wiener PhilharmonikerMagnificent MahlerEven after almost 40 years since the recording of this unique Mahler cycle by the Vienna Philharmonic under the direction of Lorin Maazel, the recordings continue to fascinate. The remastering by Martin Kistner of b-sharp/Berlin contributes to the fact that the sound is also pleasant to today's ears. I'm absolutely thrilled and can't get enough of listening to it!
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Bizet: Carmen, L'Arlesienne [SHM-CD]Herbert von KarajanHerbert von Karajan - CarmenAbsolutely wonderful Herbert von Karajan CD album!!! Beautiful piece of classical music!! Thank you very much!!
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Brahms: Violin Concerto, etc. [SHM-CD]Lisa Batiashvili (violin)I love this CD!Lisa Batiashvilli together with Cristian Thielemann and Staatskapelle Dresden play a wonderful Violin Concerto of third great German B, Johannes Brahms. SHMCD's really sounds better then regular CD's It's my favorite recording of Brahms' Violin Concerto.
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Rachmaninoff & Brahms Works [Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD)]Yuja Wang (piano), Andreas Ottensamer (clarinet), Gautier Capucon (cello)The height of musicalityTheir obvious technical ability never overpowers the music and it is one of the recordings that stops me in my tracks and makes me sit down and listen.
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Shostakovich The Jazz Album [SHM-CD]Riccardo Chailly (conductor)....a masterpiece !This CD is highly entertaining, full of rhythm and harmony and create enormous deeply-felt music. We have an opportunity to hear the "lighter" size, or "jazzy" side of one of Russia's great composers of the twentieth century.
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Carmen-fantasie [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release]Anne-Sophie MutterGreat performance and soundGreat performance from Anne-Sophie Mutter. I got this CD before but SACD sounds great. Highly recommended!
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J.S.Bach: Suites for Violoncello solo [Blu-spec CD2]Anner Bylsma (cello)Bach Suites for Violoncello soloProffesional trade service. Fast despatch and very good communication. Reliable Seller. Highly recommended!!!
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Schubert: Symphonies Nos.8 & 9 [Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD)]Herbert Blomstedt (conductor)Phenomenal !Incomplete and yet Perfect! This is my favorite recording of Schubert's Symphonies Nos. 8 and 9. Thanks, maestro Blomstedt
