In Reply to: Would anyone want to compare Vanska/Lahti vs. V./Minnesota? nt posted by steve.ott@kctcs.edu on September 14, 2016 at 14:18:12:
Broadly speaking, the comparison with the Minnesota cycle in these four symphonies reveals similar interpretations and levels of execution. Some reviewers hear just a touch more virtuosity in the Minnesota performances - I'm not sure I would make that claim. For me, the main advantage of the Minnesota set is that it's available in glorious surround sound. ;-)
BTW, in yet another permutation of orchestras and conductors, I also plan to acquire the Okko Kamu set, also with the Lahti SO.
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Follow Ups
- I have Symphonnies 1, 4, 6 and 7 from the Lahti cycle - Chris from Lafayette 21:36:53 09/14/16 (5)
- I had forgotten about Kamu doing a cycle - steve.ott@kctcs.edu 13:43:01 09/15/16 (2)
- His 3 is something special. nt - Sigmund 08:58:42 09/17/16 (0)
- I just downloaded the Kamu/Lahti Sibelius "bundle" about an hour ago - Chris from Lafayette 00:07:33 09/16/16 (0)
- I have to recommend the Lintu Blu-Ray again.... - srl1 04:29:49 09/15/16 (1)
- Too many riches! Yes, for sure, that Lintu set is another one I want to investigate! - Chris from Lafayette 07:00:31 09/15/16 (0)