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Kapell Rediscovered

CD-Charts > Music > Forms and Genres
from: RCA

Release Date May 06, 2008
The recording is wonderful despite the noise, and the performance is masterful. But while the mp3 files contain information for each track (album, performer, title, opus, movement), there is no mention of the composers. Most of the pieces are popular enough it's obvious. But really, this is basic and should be a part of each file.

CD-Charts Position 172
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Bach: The Goldberg Variations 1955 Performance: Zenph Re-performance

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from: Sony Classics

Release Date May 29, 2007
I agree with all of the other reviewers who were disappointed by this CD. It's is a prime example of how computers can't really touch the artistry of a human being, at this point in time. I recommend his older recordings, which are lower fidelity but capture the performance of a manic artistic genius.

The Zenph computerized piano simply does not capture the correct dynamics, nor does it feel like you're listening to an actual human being playing (obviously because you're not!). All of the warmth, humor, angst, and simple emotion behind Gould's plays is lost entirely here. The sound quality is fine, but what is sound quality without great music to back it up?

Not recommended.

CD-Charts Position 173
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Jean-Baptiste Lully: Psyché

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from: Cpo Records

Release Date July 29, 2008
I love Lully and after Thesee had to have this one. Beautiful. I love the Boston group and next time I'm in the US hope to see them. They never get to Australia so I have to go there. The recording is A1 as is the performance. The music of course is lovely and beautifully done in period performance. If you don't have it and you love Versailles operas this is one to get. The price is terrific too.

CD-Charts Position 174
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Mozart: The Great Piano Concertos, Vol. 2

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from: Philips

Release Date October 11, 1994
Nice interpretation of Mozart's piano concerto.

CD-Charts Position 175
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Bach: The Art of Fugue

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by: Johann Sebastian Bach, Emerson String Quartet

Release Date August 12, 2003
The Emerson Quartet are the last word is modern, slick string quartet groups. Their extremely streamlined sound works very well sometimes, othertimes not. Their recording are usually worth a listen, and usually rank high with the Gramophone, Penguin & BBC critics, but I often find I enjoy other quartets more in given works, and have often traded in for different versions. Too often, they're just too slick. In this case, that slickness works in just the right way.
My other string quartet version is a magnificent one by The Juilliard Quartet, their approach being completely different from the present set. The Juilliard perform this work, solemnly, deeply, and slowly, as if played in a cloister, or the medieval room at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. It seems ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 176
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Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue/Cuban Overture/Porgy and Bess Suite/An American in Paris

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from: Deutsche Grammophon

Release Date June 15, 1993
I am a huge Gershwin fan. This cd is amazing and includes my two favorite Gershwin works: Rhapsody in Blue and Cuban Overture. I love dancing to this fun, upbeat music while driving or while cleaning.

CD-Charts Position 177
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Discovering Masterpieces of Classical Music: Beethoven - Piano Concertos 1-5

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from: Euroarts

Release Date November 20, 2007
This is truly one of the finest recordings of Beethoven's 5 Piano Concertos I've ever seen and heard. Barrenboim is marvellous as both soloist and conductor. EuroArts sound engineers did a superb job or catching every note flawlessly and the Statskapelle Berlin musicians were great.

Eamonn Grant

CD-Charts Position 178
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John Adams - Harmonielehre · The Chairman Dances · Tromba lontana · Short Ride in a Fast Machine / Sir Simon Rattle

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by: John Adams, Simon Rattle, Jonathan Holland, Wesley Warren, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Release Date April 12, 1994
For those who have never listened to the American composer John Adams (not the President!), this is a terrific introduction to his art. It contains his "Harmonielehre," "The Chairman Dances," and two fanfares, "Tromba Lontana" and "Short Ride on a Fast Machine." Sir Simon Rattle and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra are in good form with these compositions.

My first introduction to John Adams was while listening to my local NPR station (WITF-FM) 2 or 3 years ago. I was hooked as I listened to the foxtrot for orchestra, "The Chairman Dances." Obviously, this also suggests how isolated I am from contemporary music! Upon hearing this piece, I ordered the CD from Amazon. And I have surely not regretted that purchase.

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CD-Charts Position 179
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Beethoven: Greatest Hits

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from: Sony

Release Date August 09, 1994
This cd came quick! And upon putting it in my stereo I experienced euphoria!!! Lud Wig Kills!!!!!!!!

CD-Charts Position 180
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Classic Williams: Romance of the Guitar

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from: Sony

Release Date May 02, 2000
Having listened to this CD I though it was outstanding. As a John William fan myself, I always find his technique absulutely brilliant and some of the tracks on there I haven't heard before, which is a bonus. I have quite a few CD's of him playing solo and together with Julian Bream. Also the group Sky he was with back in the early 1980's. This CD I have to say has got to be the best one yet in my collection of John Williams CD's.

I would recommend this CD to all John Williams fans. All so, this CD is genuine and is not a copy from the real thing, which is nice to know. So at least you know what you are buying is worth it's value for money.

It's a good CD for background soft music to enhance the atmosphere of the evening of romance.

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