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RICHARD STRAUSS:
Ein Heldenleben
Interludes from Die Frau ohne Schatten
RR-83
"The
sound quality of Reference Recordings places them in a league by themselves;
the dynamic range, impact and clarity of this disc is nothing short
of sensational. Oue's performance of Ein Heldenleben is among the best
in the catalogue, the battle scene suitably thrilling. But it is the
magnificent account of the orchestral suite from the opera Die Frau
ohne Schatten that makes the disc very special, the music's gaudy colours
explored to the full." -- David Denton, The Yorkshire Post
PERFORMANCE
* * * * * RECORDING * * * * *
"The
orchestra covers itself with glory, and the spectacular recording doesn't
miss a thing in the way of either brilliance or sumptuousness. One of
the most impressive orchestral releases of the last few years."--
Richard Freed, WETA Radio
"Brass
playing that just won't quit. Leinsdorf's excellent arrangment of
interludes
from Die Frau ohne Schatten provides a gorgeous filler. Joyfully
recommended!" -- Jed Distler, ClassicsToday.com
MEPHISTO & CO.
RR-82
"...Should
be listened to with caution by anyone with a heart condition."
-- Paul Festa, Salon online magazine
"Enjoy
equally sensational sonics in a disc of daemonic influences, including
Liszt's serious Mephisto Waltz and Dukas's comic masterpiece The Sorcerer's
Apprentice. Oue is a born showman, and the orchestra is certainly willing
– the dramatic ending to Franck's Le Chausseur Maudit packed full
of virtuosity, while the brass is superb in Malcolm Arnold's Tam O'Shanter." --
David Denton, The Yorkshire Post
PERFORMANCE
* * * * RECORDING * * * * *
BRUCKNER:
Symphony No. 9
RR-81
1999
GRAMMY NOMINATED; Best Engineered, Classical
1998 GOLDEN NOTE AWARD Best Original Recording
"This
disc is, in short, a marvel. The Minnesota Orchestra outplays the
Concertgebouw,
and the recording really blows away all the competition."
-- David Hurwitz, CD Finder online magazine
".
. .The performance is massively authoritative. The playing of the Minnesota
Orchestra should cause concern in those European centers that have traditionally
claimed preëminence in Bruckner performance." -- Michael
Jameson, Fanfare
".
. . Sound that is about as good as it gets. The recording achieves
the
sound of a real
orchestra in a specific auditorium. A new demonstration classic is
born."
-- Wes Phillips, Stereophile
PORTS
OF CALL
RR-80
"The
Minnesota Orchestra is superb. Recording quality has to be heard
to
be believed!"
-- David Denton, Yorkshire Post PERFORMANCE ***** RECORDING *****
"Everything
fairly brims over with vitality and brilliance, and the sound quality
is quite exceptional." -- Richard Freed, WETA Radio
"Stunning
audiophile sonics...the clarity, transparency, and firm definition
of
individual orchestral timbres are unequaled in my listening experience."
-- Lawrence A. Johnson, Fanfare
PICTURES
AT AN EXHIBITION
RR-79
"...triumphs
of artistry, musical and technical." -- Heuwell Tircuit, InTune
"The performance has an oddly fresh, exuberant quality, as if Oue
had just discovered the piece. One doesn't anticipate this level of
clarity with no apparent spotlighting of instruments. Oh, how I enjoyed
listening to this collection!" -- James Miller, Fanfare
PARAY:Joan
of Arc Mass, Symphony No. 1
RR-78
1998
GRAMMY® NOMINEE!
"James
Paul obviously feels this music very deeply; this is truly one of
the
great works of the choral literature. It is a beautiful recording."
-- Haller, American Record Guide
"The
Royal Scottish National Orchestra are on excellent form throughout;
the singing in the Mass is first-rate. I would heartily recommend all
lovers of French music to sample this rewarding CD." -- RC, Gramophone
"Sound is spacious and richly detailed. Enthusiastically recommended.
-- Adrian Corleonis, Fanfare
VIVALDI for Diverse Instruments
RR-77
"Vivaldi-playing
with a commendably light, athletic touch. The disc is superbly recorded,
allowing us to revel in every sonorous detail of solo and continuo playing
alike. Strongly recommended." -- NA, Gramophone
"The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra have been creeping quietly
into the upper echelon of period instrument orchestras. With this record,
they have jumped the queue! The recording? In a word, stunning!" --
Anthony Kershaw, Audiophilia online magazine
"The slow movements are magnificent throughout, informed with heartbreaking
intimacy and a true spirit of improvisation, and the wonderful solo
playing will thrill both Vivaldi aficionados and the best sound systems." --
Laurence Vittes, CI Classical Review
RUTTER
RR-57 HDCD
"Totally enthralling, emotionally uplifting choral music." ĞLarry
Greenhill, STEREOPHILE “Records to Die For”
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