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I listened to this on Qobuz earlier today (two-channel, 24/96), and I liked it very much (with reservations though!). I thought that the engineering and recording quality were excellent, with really good (but not artificial!) bass definition and overall clarity, combined with hall sound.
He seems to have the RLPO firing on all cylinders too. So what's not to like? For my taste, he pushes the tempos a bit too much, especially in the final section (King Dodon's triumphant march back to his kingdom) which just gets to be too frantic for my taste.
However, I was sufficiently impressed by Petrenko's virtues to listen to his recording of the scherzo from Elgar's Second Symphony with the RLPO. I thought this was first-rate in its bringing out of the main lines (especially when they go into the bass or the middle part of the texture) as well as in showing off the virtuoso capabilities of the orchestra. (I've gotta believe that this music has to be a difficult challenge for any orchestra.) Bravo!
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Topic - The other Petrenko's Le coq d'or suite with the RLPO - Chris from Lafayette 20:26:57 06/17/20 (18)
- I have to differ as to SQ - Mel 13:47:45 06/19/20 (3)
- Interesting - I did not listen to the Firebird - Chris from Lafayette 14:46:56 06/19/20 (2)
- RE: Interesting - I did not listen to the Firebird - Mel 17:12:02 06/19/20 (1)
- I agree - I was just interested - that's all [nt] - Chris from Lafayette 00:23:29 06/20/20 (0)
- Chris listening with only TWO ears? - Ivan303 05:30:55 06/18/20 (1)
- The things I do for this forum! [nt] ;-) - Chris from Lafayette 10:59:02 06/18/20 (0)
- I'm telling you... he's going to be a force to be reckoned with.... - TWB 21:31:27 06/17/20 (2)
- But when will that be? - oldmkvi 18:26:24 06/18/20 (0)
- Will listen to that album on Qobuz - Thanks! - Chris from Lafayette 00:48:33 06/18/20 (0)
- His Rite of Spring is fantastic IMHO, especially Part II. Really exciting final dance. Nt - jdaniel@jps.net 20:45:06 06/17/20 (8)
- Also on Qobuz in 24/96 - will try to listen soon, although. . . - Chris from Lafayette 11:11:04 06/18/20 (7)
- "under the radar" Rites -- from Cleveland - pbarach 15:51:05 06/18/20 (6)
- I'd guess the Chailly in particular would be a dark horse - Chris from Lafayette 00:55:15 06/19/20 (4)
- RE: I'd guess the Chailly in particular would be a dark horse - pbarach 04:09:34 06/19/20 (3)
- I guess I was thinking of Telarc recordings in general. . . - Chris from Lafayette 10:26:08 06/19/20 (2)
- Yes, that one was a very early digital Lp and IIRC one of the first batch of Telarc CDs. Great cover pic! - jdaniel@jps.net 23:04:59 06/19/20 (1)
- RE: Yes, that one was a very early digital Lp and IIRC one of the first batch of Telarc CDs. Great cover pic! - pbarach 04:05:20 06/20/20 (0)
- Had the Boulez Rite on Lp. Look forward to a hi-res release. n - jdaniel@jps.net 19:02:39 06/18/20 (0)