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RE: No - My opinion is a priori at this point! ;-)

Posted by PAR on May 13, 2017 at 03:14:03

In Reply to: No - My opinion is a priori at this point! ;-) posted by Chris from Lafayette on May 13, 2017 at 01:09:57:

Thank you for your kind words about my opinion. I am, of course just a know nothing but am most flattered.

Yes the assemblage of the recording from 6 performances does have a downside but the performance seems seamless and the orchestra/chorus maintain consistent sound and focus. However on one or two occasions the acoustic does change.

There are many things to give pleasure. The first of them is the standard of the small chorus which blends so well with the orchestra that there are points where I had to think " Is this the strings or singing ?". So different from the huge orchestral choruses usually used which almost drown out the band.

But it is the artistry of the performance that grabs attention. As an example, immediately after the pirates episode there is a nocturn. However what is not apparent from most record track listings is that Ravel does not just mark it Nocturn but " Nocturn ( Une lumiere ireelle enveloppe le paysage)". With Roth that magical light of enchantment is somehow conjured up.

BTW, I do have some Decca Monteux on Praga (SACD) and the sound is superb.

Sorry I didn't manage to respond as quickly as I like to but I was trapped on the computer buying my tickets for the forthcoming Proms season. An annual penance as I try to buy immediately the online box office opens to find today that I was number 4994 in the queue to get onto the actual booking page.

One other OT matter which I hope that you will allow: Yuja Wang and Antony Pappano with the Orchestra dell'Academia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia at the RFH on Thursday evening. Tchaik 1 PC and Fountains and Pines of Rome. A really spectacular concert bringing several encores from Yuja and later the orchestra. As I understand that you are a keen follower of fashion I could let you know what Yuja wore if you are interested :-)

Edits: 05/13/17

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