Good, seriously intentioned performances by all participants
This disc provides choices that contrast quite markedly with other visual options currently available as regards performance and recording.
Firstly it needs to be stated that the imaging is undoubtedly the best of this music on disc so far and is obviously HD imaging with good crispness and colour definition throughout. The lack of any form of surround sound comes as rather a surprise therefore, especially from a recording made as recently as 2010. The supplied stereo is good quality though. Bearing that in mind, once again, there is a reduction of stereo effect by having all the violins on the left and all the cellos on the right. This seems to be rather an unusual arrangement these days.
The concert starts with rather a serious performance of the Egmont Overture. The main allegro section is steady rather than exciting and this matches the mood cast by the opening slow introduction. The generally serious approach to the music making continues throughout the...
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