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In Reply to: RE: Speaking of Prokofiev posted by Hornlover on September 19, 2016 at 08:46:37
I've liked the Abbado/CSO DG recording since first acquiring it on LP in the late 1970s. Originally coupled with the Scythian Suite on vinyl, and the DG Originals CD throws in Alexander Nevsky for good measure. If you can get past the aggressive multi-miking, there's plenty of color and drama on offer.
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I have to say that that's a pretty big stumbling block for me. ;-)
Seriously, though, I feel your pain. I remember a reviewer in High Fidelity describing the typical DG house sound as "multiple mono." I think we can all relate to that description. But the way Abbado tears into the music still appeals to me, sonic compromises notwithstanding. I still prefer him to Reiner, not for sonics, but for performance.
I was pleasantly surprised he was good with the CSO, it is one of my fave along with Reiner/CSO.
Agreed.
Jim
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I have that cycle but I confess I haven't listened to it recently. But I recall enjoying the sonics and the performances a great deal. I'll revisit them this week and get back to you. I remember that I preferred Janowski to Bychkov on Avie. I kept the former and got rid of the latter.
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