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Title: Jansons/RCO/RCO Shostakovich 7th (OOT)
Post by: John Kim on July 19, 2007, 03:32:12 AM

Has anyone heard this SACD recording? Any opinion?

Thanks in advance.

John,

Title: Re: Jansons/RCO/RCO Shostakovich 7th (OOT)
Post by: barry guerrero on July 19, 2007, 07:01:38 AM

I haven't heard this yet, but I'll bet that it's very good. Then again, Jansons already recorded S7 for EMI with the St. Petersburg Phil. (and I don't mean Florida). But I'll bet that this one has far better sound.

Barry

Title: Re: Jansons/RCO/RCO Shostakovich 7th (OOT)
Post by: sperlsco on July 19, 2007, 04:09:27 PM

I bought this one when it first came out, so it's been awhile since I last listened to it.  I really don't remember many details, but found it to be an enjoyable performance.  The one disappointment that sticks in my head is that I don't remember being blown away by the ending (orchestra doesn't get loud enough to satisfy me, and there is not quite enough percussion -- IIRC).  I do like a "heroic" over-played ending. 

Title: Re: Jansons/RCO/RCO Shostakovich 7th (OOT)
Post by: John Kim on July 19, 2007, 06:33:19 PM

Thanks.

I might try this one soon. Jansons's second recording of M6th with RCO has grown on me each time I listened. It may be the best played, recorded, and the most sophisticated version available. I really like it.

John,