|
|
November 15, 2006
|
George Lloyd (1913 – 1998) – Symphony No 4 (Arctic) – Albany SO conducted by the composer
Albany TROY 498 (SACD stereo) recorded 7-8 December, 1987 in Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.
George Lloyd’s music lay pretty much undiscovered by the postwar listening public until Edward Downes performed the ... more |
|
|
|
November 14, 2006
|
This is another addendum to Ramesh's excellent review above.
Mendelssohn's music seems to be enjoying somewhat of a renaissance in recent years and hardly a month goes by that another important recording appears of his music.
He started working on the "Italian" symphony in 1830 on a visit to ... more |
|
|
|
November 14, 2006
|
NCA - Johann von Herbeck: Symphony No. 4 in D minor "Organ Symphony", Symphonic Variations in F major
I was initially extremely disappointed by this music. My first reactions were:
"This SACD comes with a lovely booklet in a digipack, full of interesting information, excellent illustrations, some ... more |
|
|
|
November 14, 2006
|
Berwald Symphonies 3 and 4 - RPO Bolton
These are very good performances, with excellent playing from the RPO, of these still underrated works. I'd love to hear them live. Whilst I'm pleased to add this disc to my collection, I feel that some of the wittiness of these works doesn't communicate ... more |
|
|
|
May 15, 2005
|
Stereo sonics: top sound
I had thought of leaving my little review at that but......
This wonderful SACD arrived a week ago and, having listened to it quite captivated by the wonderful performances and superb engineering, I was surprised that it had not been reviewed here. Indeed, it had attracted ... more |
|