SACD & Hi-Res Reviews
August 15, 2018
August Drawing for 2018
Rameau’s Temple of Glory
Cal Performances presentation of Rameau’s masterpiece, in the original version, last heard in 1745.
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August 18, 2018
John Sunier — 1937 – 2018
After a glorious career in Audio of over half a century, John Sunier passed away in January of this year. …
January 18, 2018/
Special Features/
Sir Thomas Beecham: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Live in the Royal Festival Hall, 1954-1959 = Symphonic Works by HAYDN; BOCCHERINI; MENDELSSOHN; MOZART; BEETHOVEN; BRAHMS; WAGNER; LISZT – ICA Classics
ICA restores a series of Beecham broadcasts and performances that testify to his artistic discipline and “mercurial” spirit.
August 20, 2018/
Classical Reissue Reviews/
MARC-ANTOINE CHARPENTIER: La Descente d’Orphée aux Enfers ‒ Harmonia mundi
Charpentier is better known for his sacred than his theater works, but this opera is a very satisfying little entertainment.
August 20, 2018/
Classical CD Reviews/
Minor Major – Oslo String Quartet – Beethoven: String Quartet No. 11; Schubert: String Quartet No. 15 – 2L
2L can always be counted on for exceptional audiophile pleasing fidelity, and they always seem to get the music right …
August 20, 2018/
Classical CD Reviews, SACD & Other Hi-Res Reviews/
Roger Davidson Quartet featuring Hendrik Meurkens – Music From The Heart – Soundbrush Records
An inextricable connection to love
August 18, 2018/
Jazz CD Reviews/
Music@Menlo Live 2017 – The Glorious Violin
A feast for the violin and chamber music lover from a premier chamber music festival!
August 18, 2018/
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BACH: Dual Review of Sonatas for Violin and Harpsichord, Complete – Cedille and Harmonia Mundi
Two outstanding issues cover all the bases in these fabulous works!
August 18, 2018/
Classical CD Reviews/
Changyong Shin – Keyboard works by Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven – Steinway and Sons
Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven (Piano Works)—Changyong Shin (piano)—Steinway and Sons 30041—59:22, ****1/2: I always enjoy hearing recitals by emerging artists. …
August 18, 2018/
Classical CD Reviews/
The Dave Brubeck Quartet Featuring Paul Desmond – Brubeck Time – Columbia Records/Speakers Corner
Re-mastered vinyl recording showcases this iconic jazz quartet!
August 18, 2018/
Jazz CD Reviews, SACD & Other Hi-Res Reviews/
Serge Koussevitzky, Vol. 11 = Orchestral Works by CASADESUS, SIBELIUS, SCHUMANN – Yves St-Laurent Studio
The ever-volatile Serge Koussevitzky electrifies us with his fierce renditions of Sibelius and Schumann.
August 18, 2018/
Classical Reissue Reviews/
The Music Treasury 19 August 2018
This week, The Music Treasury is presenting the distinguished tenor Nicolai Gedda, who had an exceptionally long career throughout the …
August 18, 2018/
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