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Gustav Mahler and Related Discussions / Re: Bychkov/Czech Phil. M3 - I think this is a home run!
« Last post by John Kim on March 13, 2025, 04:12:32 AM »Roland,
LOL!!^^
I hope I'm wrong about this, but it looks as though my reaction and his reaction to a new recording always seem - to borrow from Quantum Mechanics - 'entangled' each other. That is, if I like a recording I know immediately that he will dislike it, and vice versa. I am afraid hat's the feeling I had up until I saw his video review finally surfaced today. AND I was right!^
One really needs to turn the volume up to appreciate Bychkov's way with the score fairly and objectively. This is not only because Pentatone's recorded level is rather low (yes, you need to ramp the volume up!) but also there are so many subtleties and nuances in his reading as well as in the orchestra's execution that are worth paying extra attention. On a casual listening and at a low volume, these things won't come off well. I am surprised that a critic like DH who I thought were very keen on hearing small details and textural differences failed to capture them, notice them.
John
LOL!!^^
I hope I'm wrong about this, but it looks as though my reaction and his reaction to a new recording always seem - to borrow from Quantum Mechanics - 'entangled' each other. That is, if I like a recording I know immediately that he will dislike it, and vice versa. I am afraid hat's the feeling I had up until I saw his video review finally surfaced today. AND I was right!^
One really needs to turn the volume up to appreciate Bychkov's way with the score fairly and objectively. This is not only because Pentatone's recorded level is rather low (yes, you need to ramp the volume up!) but also there are so many subtleties and nuances in his reading as well as in the orchestra's execution that are worth paying extra attention. On a casual listening and at a low volume, these things won't come off well. I am surprised that a critic like DH who I thought were very keen on hearing small details and textural differences failed to capture them, notice them.
John