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Jim Pearce

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In Reply to: Your Top 20 DVD-Audio titles? posted by Eric LeRouge on March 03, 2004 at 09:19:52:

Eric,
20 discs
Emmylou Harris, Producer's Cut (Warner)
Frank Sinatra, Live at The Sands (Warner)
Debussy Symphonic Works (MDG)
Chopin, The Four Ballades (AIX)
Abbado, Beethoven's Symphonies (5 discs, DG)
Harnoncourt, Dvorak's Ninth (Warner)
The Four Seasons (Naxos)
Elgar/Payne, Symphony No.3 (Naxos)
Diana Krall, When I Look Into Your Eyes (Universal)
Vivaldi Concertos (MDG)
Ray Brown Trio, Soular Energy (Hi Res)
Mehta, Mahler's Second (EMI)
Rattle, Mahler's Tenth (EMI)
Rattle, Mahler's Fifth (EMI)
The Band, The Last Waltz (Warner)
Guarneri Quartet (SBE)

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I Was Hoping For Classical Recs - Robertc88 04:31:01 03/04/04 (11)
I see you mentioned some I do not have. I'm enjoying listening in surround much more than my previous experience with DVD-A whereby I concentrated only on 2 channel because I have much better electronics for that than MC.
I played the Barenboim Beethoven 1st and 2nd Symphs a few times lately in MC and could not believe my ears comparing it to 2 channel! The walls were gone and I felt I was actually listening to a live classical performance. The use of the rears was very subtle and at no time did I feel there were musicians playing behind me.
The Abaddo Beethoven 5th was also incredible in MC. I liked it more than the 6th so far but will give the latter a listen a few more times. My solution for the 6th so far is the Walter SACD at this point.
The Naxos Four Seasons beats just about every SACD recording I own from a sound quality perspective. I do have the Delos SACD recording specifically to compare this classical work SACD versus DVD-A and the Naxos wins hands down!!
I have the Fischer Dvorak SACD Phillips recording of the 8th and 9th which is very very good in MC. I have the Technics/Panasonic sampler disc that came with the Technics DVD A10. It has one of themovements on it for the 9th which probably is the Haroncourt. I don't know what I'm waiting for to buy that DVD-A recording!
- Here are two of mine - ct 07:01:38 03/04/04 (10)
  Robert, I highly recommend the Tacet Release: Franz Schubert, Auryn Series Vol III, String Quintent in C Major; also the MDG release of Robert Schumann's Piano Concerto with Zacharias. Both Tacet and MDG set the mark on DVD-A classical music, in my opinion. Puruse their catelogue's, and select any which set your fancy, they will be excellent. They are a bit pricey, but I play them often.
  - On the other board, they don't believe... - Jim Pearce 11:27:32 03/04/04 (9)
    that anyone could own close to 100 classical DVD-As. While I didn't place any Tacets in my top 20, I have yet to hear a bad one.
    - 100?? - Robertc88 16:50:34 03/04/04 (1)
      I didn't even think there were that many.
      How do you rate the EMI titles overall? I realize you have included some on your top 20 list but they are $24.99 I beleive for recordings on that label. A little steep but I think I'd like to try one of the Mahler recordings.
      - Robert, check your Penguin... - Jim Pearce 20:08:19 03/04/04 (0)
        
        In Reply to: 100?? posted by Robertc88 on March 04, 2004 at 16:50:34:
        
        They rate many of the EMIs very highly. I particularly like the Mehta Mahler 2.
    - Re: On the other board, they don't believe... - ct 12:41:41 03/04/04 (6)
      It really is a matter of personal taste, isn't it. I like all of the Tacet, MDG, and AIX releases I own (most of them). Too bad that Hodie is so taken with M. Cobra & Co. I think Naxos follows the others, their four seasons is superb. And I like all the Warner early releases. You're right Jim, there's a lot out there that doesn't get too much attention. You have to look.
      - I'm Looking Now! - Robertc88 16:48:01 03/04/04 (1)
        
        In Reply to: Re: On the other board, they don't believe... posted by ct on March 04, 2004 at 12:41:41:
        
        While my main bag is jazz which DVD-A has very little of, I should be able to find enough classical titles that I would be interested in. I do like some rock/pop but haven't listen to that type of music very often any more.
        Do you have the AIX Beethoven & Scarlatti recording? It is sitting at a local Barnes and Noble store and it is the only one they have from that label. Do you like the music and sound quality of this one if you have it?
        
        Re: I'm Looking Now! - ct 17:35:37 03/04/04 (0)
        
        In Reply to: I'm Looking Now! posted by Robertc88 on March 04, 2004 at 16:48:01:
        
        Yes I have the AIX Scarlatti - Beethoven Woodwind recordings. It is very nice. I recommend it highly. It is a good introduction to the Romanian series Mark did a couple of years ago. The Mozart Symphonies he did with them are also quite nice. I didn't especially like the EMI classical pieces. I would start with the newly recorded hi resolution pieces done by AIX, TACET and MDG. If you like jazz, AIX has some good stuff - I completely agree with John Kotches recommendations. No one has mentioned the Bobby Short - Piano recording by Surrounded by Entertainment. It is one of my favorites.
      - Don't forget Arts Nova, the Vanguard recordings on 5.1.. - Jim Pearce 13:28:26 03/04/04 (3)
        
        In Reply to: Re: On the other board, they don't believe... posted by ct on March 04, 2004 at 12:41:41:
        
        and the new 192/24 discs from Classic Records. All three should be reliable sources.
        
        Re: Don't forget Arts Nova, the Vanguard recordings on 5.1.. - ct 13:45:18 03/04/04 (2)
        
        In Reply to: Don't forget Arts Nova, the Vanguard recordings on 5.1.. posted by Jim Pearce on March 04, 2004 at 13:28:26:
        
        OK Jim you've got me. Where can you find the Arts Nova and Vanguard 5.1 releases? By Classics, are you referring to the Silverline Classics series?
        
        Yes, I meant Silverline... - Jim Pearce 20:05:55 03/04/04 (1)
        
        In Reply to: Re: Don't forget Arts Nova, the Vanguard recordings on 5.1.. posted by ct on March 04, 2004 at 13:45:18:
        
        I believe they are from Vanguard sources, and they're out in three weeks. There are some very good conductors, orchestras and titles. The Arts Nova may only available through sendmemovies.com.
        
        Re: Yes, I meant Silverline... - ct 06:38:35 03/05/04 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Yes, I meant Silverline... posted by Jim Pearce on March 04, 2004 at 20:05:55:
        
        Thanks Jim.

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