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CD Simon Rattle/Nigel Kennedy
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This review depends on your priorities. If you are here for the violin concerto then you will find a fine, solid account from Kennedy that has been bettered, but only by small measures. No complaints about the Villa fan: he plays beautifully and expressively, technicaly brilliant and superbly accompanied by Rattle.
If you are here because you love the 5th symphony, then look no further - I have heard nothing that quite gets where Rattle does with the climax/transition from the first to second movement. It lifts my heart every time I hear it and I suspect it will yours too. Just occasionally, you come across a recording of a piece that makes you think "that's what the composer meant" and this is one of those. This is one of those recordings that makes you duplicate a work in your collection.
As for the recording quality, one word, flawless.
If you are here because you love the 5th symphony, then look no further - I have heard nothing that quite gets where Rattle does with the climax/transition from the first to second movement. It lifts my heart every time I hear it and I suspect it will yours too. Just occasionally, you come across a recording of a piece that makes you think "that's what the composer meant" and this is one of those. This is one of those recordings that makes you duplicate a work in your collection.
As for the recording quality, one word, flawless.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Scriabinmahler
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Audio CD
This is a beautifully crafted account of Sibelius' 5th symphony, performed with masterful control of subtlety and detail, while overall sense of drama biulds up and culminates in majestic climax. CBSO's brass sound is glorious.
Kennedy's deeply felt rendition of the violin concerto is equally impressive, if it lacks extra intensity of Oistrakh or Mullova.
Beautiful & expansive DDD recording.
Kennedy's deeply felt rendition of the violin concerto is equally impressive, if it lacks extra intensity of Oistrakh or Mullova.
Beautiful & expansive DDD recording.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By "zippyj_uk"
Format:Audio CD
This is an excellent CD of two invigorating pieces. The Violin Concerto is truly breathtaking, the clarity of Nigel Kennedy's violin technique combined with an excellent sound recording make this CD a joy to listen to. The interpretation as you may expect both these performers is excellent. Likewise the CBSO's playing in the Symphony No.5 is impeccable and this too is served with an excellent recording quality. Buy this version!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding
A sensitive recording of some of the most beautiful music ever composed, particularly the last movement of the symphony. Rattle and Kennedy are inspiring.
Published 4 months ago by wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sibelius
This was the exact recording I was looking for so it was great that I could find it so easily. Delivered very quickly and in perfect condition.
Published 16 months ago by LucieHill
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