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Posted by jazz1 (A) on June 30, 2009 at 03:15:07

A bountiful 4-CD treasure trove of Rimsky-Korsakov, beautifully played and in brilliant BIS sound. And don't be fooled by the relative obscurity of the orchestra. This is an amazing ensemble of masterful musicians recruited from around the world, and this collection has received rave reviews from BOTH the Penguin Guide and ClassicsToday.com, who don't often agree.
AND, the Musical Heritage Society edition is currently available brand-spankin'-new from several Amazon Marketplace sellers for the ridiculously low price of $8.94:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00...p;condition=new

Anyone would be CRAZY not to pick this up!

• I can vouch for these recordings - Chris from Lafayette 09:07:05 06/30/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: And now for the bargain of the year!! posted by jazz1 on June 30, 2009 at 03:15:07

  I have the individual issues, and both the performances and the engineering are super. I was very surprised, given that the orchestra was way below my radar before I obtained these recordings.
  

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• RE: And now for the bargain of the year!! - Sceptical Chymist 06:28:54 06/30/09 (3)
  In Reply to: RE: And now for the bargain of the year!! posted by jazz1 on June 30, 2009 at 03:15:07

  Many many thanks for the heads up. Even without the URL,I had no difficulty finding this set on Amazon and have just ordered a copy. I am greatly looking forward to leaning back in my sweet-spot chair, closing my eyes, and immersing myself in Rimsky's Romanticism.
  

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  • Thanks but...................... - Kal Rubinson 08:37:07 06/30/09 (2)
    In Reply to: RE: And now for the bargain of the year!! posted by Sceptical Chymist on June 30, 2009 at 06:28:54

    bargain price is secondary to finding an outstanding performance and MCH recording of this spectacular piece. Let us know what you think of this when you play it.
    

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    • RE: Thanks but...................... - jazz1 09:31:13 06/30/09 (1)
      In Reply to: RE: Thanks but...................... posted by Kal Rubinson on June 30, 2009 at 08:37:07

      I really do not understand why one would restrict himself to SACD's or multi channels, surely the performances comes first.
      I do have the Reiner SACD and although the sound has lots of presence I find the performance boring. And to be honest I am more interested in the other works included in this 4 cd's set than Sheherazade.
      I just heard it too many times.
      

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      • Well...................... - Kal Rubinson 10:51:13 06/30/09 (0)
        In Reply to: RE: Thanks but...................... posted by jazz1 on June 30, 2009 at 09:31:13

        "I really do not understand why one would restrict himself to SACD's or multi channels, surely the performances comes first."
        
        Completely agreed. However, I have multiple recordings of this piece on LP and CD and, although I won't list them, they are musically satisfying (as suitable for this piece).
        
        OTOH, what is lacking is a decent multichannel recording and, if you must know, that is important (although secondary) to me.
        
        Kal
        
        
        
        

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• ???? - Kal Rubinson 05:22:43 06/30/09 (3)
  In Reply to: RE: And now for the bargain of the year!! posted by jazz1 on June 30, 2009 at 03:15:07

  1. Your link is corrupt.
  2. Please put links in the "Optional Link URL" box for direct access.
  
  Kal
  
  

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  • RE: ???? - jazz1 06:29:04 06/30/09 (2)
    In Reply to: RE: ???? posted by Kal Rubinson on June 30, 2009 at 05:22:43

    Try this one, or just go to amazon.com Good luck.

    • http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00...p;condition=new   (Open in New Window)

    
    

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    • RE: ???? - jazz1 06:33:08 06/30/09 (1)
      In Reply to: RE: ???? posted by jazz1 on June 30, 2009 at 06:29:04

      Funny it works if I insert in the address bar but not from my post?
      What about this one:

      • http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000VLMRPE/ref=dp_olp   (Open in New Window)

      
      

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      • RE: ???? - posbwp55@msn.com 00:33:57 07/01/09 (0)
        In Reply to: RE: ???? posted by jazz1 on June 30, 2009 at 06:33:08

        I guess that 8 dollar price didn't last long. He is one of my favorite composers, sorry I missed the bargain.
        
        Bart
        

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