Karajan’s 1979 Mahler Symphony No. 4 with the Berlin Philharmonic is elegant and finely balanced, avoiding heavy drama in favor of clarity and warmth. The vocals of the finale is sung with purity and charm. The Japanese SHM-SACD offers superb sound — clean, detailed, and with a natural sense of space that brings out the beauty of Mahler’s lighter orchestration. A refined, polished performance in an excellent audiophile transfer.

Bernstein’s 1979 Mahler Symphony No. 9 with the Berliner Philharmonic is deeply emotional. The slow movements are spacious and full of feeling, while the middle movements have energy and bite. Bernstein shapes every phrase with care, bringing out Mahler’s farewell mood without losing flow. The Japanese SHM-SACD transfer is outstanding — warm, rich, and highly detailed, letting the beauty of the performance shine. A moving, powerful interpretation in superb sound.

My first experience with Eine Alpensinfonie. Very engaging and loud. The way I enjoy classical music most. Excellent sound engineering using the original masters from 1980. Recommended

A fine performance of an energetic symphony. Sounds exceptional to my ears with a very wide dynamic range. Super silent passages bring lively crescendos. Kudos to sound engineers. Recommended

The sound of Mullova is very pure and elegant. The orchestra work was conducted by Abbado, what a great combination.

Outstanding piece of DG and Karajan. The orchestra work was written by Ravel and this year is his 150th anniversary.

Cocomi's flute is good ,and is my pleasure to listen to it. This version(limited edition) included one more song than regular one.Thanks to CD Japan!

The SHM-SACD release of “Beethoven: 9 Symphonies,” conducted by Herbert von Karajan, is a unique rendition of Beethoven’s complete symphonic works. These recordings, made between 1975 and 1977 with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, showcase the majestic, precise, and polished sound that defined Karajan’s iconic partnership with the ensemble during this era.

This newly remastered SACD restores and reveals the original dynamic range of Karajan's Bruckner 9 from 1966 probably for the first time.

These late Japanese live recordings are highly recommended for all Bruckner enthusiasts not only because of the unique, superlative and immersive sound, but also because of the sheer intensity and passion of the music making. This is an album for the desert island, hands down.

Some of my favorite classical pieces combined on one disc and performed to perfection. The sound is very accurate and tones seem right to my ears. However the overall volume seems to be low. Playing at the same volume level as comparable recording do indicate about 6 dB less on average. Still, this is a very worthy representation of Bolero. One my favorites.

I have receive my order today and I’ m very happy ! Thank you very much for your prompt delivery! The cd is very very nice , beautiful! Best regars

What a surprise this Album has turned out to be. I'm always curious as to how songs can be interpretated by others and here are several very fine examples of just that. Gabrielle Alplin nails "Dancing In The Dark" beautifully, Matt Cardle "The Power Of Love" a heartfelt rendering of the FGTH classic, Simple Minds "Brothers In Arms" would not be out of place in their live sets and Trevor Horns Instrumentals would certainly find a place in the Proms. Nice.

I had just read that Martha Algerich is the best living pisnist, hence this purchase. She truly does not disappoint in this debut recital.

Splendid sound of a splendid orchestra, and a wonderful reminder of how important Celi was to it. Looking forward to other sacd releases of them.

The 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.

I am not a fan of KODO, but heard a couple of their tracks. The best one are featured in this release.

I 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.

The 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!

Evgeny Svetlanov’s interpretation of Rachmaninov’s symphonies, now available in a SACD set, is nothing short of breathtaking. The DSD remastering of the high-resolution PCM master files, released for the first time, brings an unprecedented level of clarity and depth to the music. Each note resonates with a richness that captures the emotional intensity of Rachmaninov’s compositions. The improved sound quality truly allows Svetlanov’s dynamic conducting and the orchestra’s potent performance to shine. This set is a must-have for any classical music enthusiast.