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BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 8 (1890 Revision) – Upper Austrian Youth Orch./Remy Ballot – Gramola (2 discs)

BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 8 (1890 Revision) – Upper Austrian Youth Orch./Remy Ballot – Gramola (2 discs)

by John Sunier | Jul 2, 2015 | SACD & Other Hi-Res Reviews

Amazing Bruckner in astonishingly good sound, from an orchestra whose members average 17 years old!

SCHUMANN: Fantasia in C Major, Op. 17; Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-sharp Minor, Op. 11 – Jin Ju, piano – MD&G

by Audiophile Audition | Apr 28, 2011 | SACD & Other Hi-Res Reviews

Curious: the lesser work gets a fine performance from Jin Ju, while Schumann’s greatest piano piece is a letdown.