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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The recording is "legendary" and the music is amongst my favourites. But the thing that always astonishes me when hearing Britten, the performer, is how great his reputation would be, purely as a recording artist, if he'd never written a note.
Little of his output is in my collection. A wonderful performance of Mozart's 40th Symphony, conducted by him, at the Maltings. And this, three pieces from a recital by him annd Mstislav Rostropovich.
I had not realised that their relationship had grown out of performing together. I have the Cello Symphony, on vinyl, and it's a wonderful piece, which, this recording shows, has it roots in performance.
The cello performance is peerless; the accompaniment judged to perfection. Britten's touch on the keyboard is immaculate. There are few pianists who could match him, even fewer who could be judged his superior.
This goes to my collection with extreme delight, and fits into the top ten of my CDs.
33 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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6 years ago now I moved in with a cellist in Hamburg Germany. He was a lovely chap but there was one thing that always bothered him about me ... my taste in music!
I was into my rock, grunge and metal at the time and he couldn't understand the beauty or intelligence behind it!
We agreed to swap one cd that we felt was a wonderful burning example of our differing genres.
He lent me this CD and I still listen to it and appreciate it today.
The perfection in these two gentlemens collaboration is next to none. And the recording is squeakie clean.
Since then I've dug deeper into Debuddy, Chopin, Mozart, etc. and found other gems but few have moved me in such a profound way.
I lent him "Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dreams" btw ... he thought it was terrible!
I was into my rock, grunge and metal at the time and he couldn't understand the beauty or intelligence behind it!
We agreed to swap one cd that we felt was a wonderful burning example of our differing genres.
He lent me this CD and I still listen to it and appreciate it today.
The perfection in these two gentlemens collaboration is next to none. And the recording is squeakie clean.
Since then I've dug deeper into Debuddy, Chopin, Mozart, etc. and found other gems but few have moved me in such a profound way.
I lent him "Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dreams" btw ... he thought it was terrible!
24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have well over 2000 CDs and this is simply one of my most treasured. I never tire of listening to it. I originally bought it for the Schubert but discovered that the performances of the Schumann and Debussy are wonderful too. An irreplacable record of two great musicians together.
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Having seen the film on TV I was anxious to get the CD and I was not disappointed with the result
Published 1 month ago by Mrs Esme G Diamond
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Postropovich and Britten Schubert Arpeggione Sonata
Excellent recording, just what I wanted. It is a real privilege to listen to two such masters of their craft.
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Rostropovich and Britten Recital
Beautiful music played by the best. Beautiful music played by the best cellist. Beautiful music played by the best of friends.
Published 1 month ago by R. Wilson
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Not so much definitive as unique - marvellous
This disc contains recordings made in 1961 (Schumann) and 1968. The actual recorded quality still remains superlative and sounds as if made yesterday. Read more
Published 2 months ago by I. Giles
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'Wonders unfold...'
Every note is imbued with such musicality and genius. Britten and Rostropovich respond in such a way that you cannot fail to be totally engaged and involved with them. Read more
Published 6 months ago by 5:8:13
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A very special recording
My wife gave me this CD for my birthday. I don't listen to chamber music very much, but this recording I think is going to change this. Read more
Published 7 months ago by C. Redwood
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