Pick Up Review
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Hatsune Miku Symphony - Miku Symphony 2021 Orchestra Live CDTokyo Philharmonic OrchestraBeautiful CD
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!
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Rachmaninoff : Symphony Complete Works - Symphonic Music Collection (2023 Mastering) [SACD Hybrid] [Tower Records Limited]Yevgeny Svetlanov, State Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Russian FederationPotent Echoes in Supreme Sound
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.
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Tchaikovsky: The NutcrackerAndre PrevinEntire Performance on One Disc
An 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 remastering
Although 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 pleasure
What'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 SakamotoBeautiful
beautiful 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 1
Excellent 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 version
This 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 Mahler
Even 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 - Carmen
Absolutely wonderful Herbert von Karajan CD album!!! Beautiful piece of classical music!! Thank you very much!!
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Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Classic Concert 2018AnimationOnly for true Sailor Moon fans
The item comes brand new and sealed in a normal DVD plastic case, there are no extra contents inside, just a simple sheet with some information about the tracklist/artists/composers. The DVD has an interesting engraved graphic representing some musical instruments. The concert is something special, not for all ears, but for who loved and still loves Sailor Moon classic anime is a must. Very intimate and nostalgic.
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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 musicality
Their 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 sound
Great 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 solo
Proffesional trade service. Fast despatch and very good communication. Reliable Seller. Highly recommended!!!
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Bach: Johannes-Passion [SHM-CD]Karl Richter (conductor)Bach Johannes Passion [SHM-CD]
Proffesional 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
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The Ultimate Guitar CollectionJohn WilliamsSublime
Listened to Segovia, de Lucia, Presti and Lagoya but if it's about handling the most difficult pieces for classical guitar single-handedly, only John Williams can deliver them flawlessly like it's no effort, especially Baroque transcriptions as they can be a real pain. The collection itself contains the best of all kinds - baroque, Spanish, modern, movie scores with orchestra... A must have not just for Williams' fans but for any music lover. There's so much emotion in those tracks ..............