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Music Lane It's all about the music, dude! Sit down, relax and listen to some tunes. |
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Music Lane It's all about the music, dude! Sit down, relax and listen to some tunes. |
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In Reply to: Thanks for your explanation posted by docw on February 20, 2007 at 13:39:20:
just that Vanska and the Minnesota have taken "precise" to the extreme. He has obviously drilled his ensemble to a fare-thee-well (or perhaps they are just very motivated), and the results show.Yes, I would have to say that the quality of the recording has something to do with it. But more importantly, the sound of the strings is very listenable. Comparing my old Szell LPs with the Vanska SACDs, I actually find the sound of the violins in the latter to be smoother and sweeter, and my vinyl rig is pretty decent.
As for which complete Beethoven is my "cup of tea", I would have to say that to this day, there still isn't a single set that scores a home run in every symphony. I prefer to pick and choose, and my choices may depend on that particular day whether I feel like listening to a historical recording or modern stereo, American or European orchestra, modern or period instruments. It's all over the map, as I'm sure is the case with many other inmates here.
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Follow Ups
- Well, I didn't say that Szell and the Cleveland weren't precise... - C.B. 04:21:52 02/21/07 (1)
- yes, I agree, but with your ability and knowledge, thought... - docw 10:19:02 02/21/07 (0)
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