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CD Recommendation -- EMI Classics

I'd like to share my reactions about a terrific "redbook" CD set I pulled off the shelf and have been enjoying all weekend. It's an EMI Classics 2 disc set, Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker, 1812, Francesca da Rimini & Romeo and Juliet, performed by the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra and the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Marisa Jansons conducting. I think the serial # is 7243 5 86076 2 8.

Friends, this is one of best recorded and engineered CDs I have ever listened to. I can't throw enough positive superlatives at the quality of this CD. I don't know if the quality is peculiar to EMI or just this recording, but I strongly suggest trying to find a copy.

Aside from the CD's quality aspects, if you enjoy Tchaikovsky, you will love the selections and performances -- some of his best works and so well performed!! Treat yourself to a copy today.

This disc set renews my hope that redbook CD has a future if the industry would clean up its act.
bifwynne

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rok2id
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The folks on Amazon were not as enthusiastic about this CD. They didn't speak of the sound, but of the performances. I am not qualified to critic the nuances of classical performances, but sound quality is the most important thing to me, so I put your recommendation in my cart. Just so happens the current issue of Classic fM magazine has a spread on the 1812. Interesting reading.
Thanks for the recommendation. Wish we had more of this and less of some other stuff.
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rok2id
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should have been 'CRITIQUE' instead of critic. so solly.
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