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181.Karlowicz - Symphonic Poems Vol 1 from: Naxos July 28, 2008
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182.Prokofiev: Romeo & Juliet by: The Cleveland Orchestra Lorin Maazel March 16, 1998
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Sometimes music becomes something else, it becomes something so gripping that it takes over your mind and intoxicates your brain. Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet does just that. This is some of the most emotive music you've ever heard, and presented in excellent quality. "Dance of the Knights" is my favourite piece, I know nothing of the technical side of music. All I know is that I love Prokofiev and that I can listen to this and be absorbed by it. Whilst listening to this you can hear signature pieces very similar to those found in Peter and the Wolf, so after listening to this you become hungry for yet more Prokofiev!!! 5 stars and well worth it.

183.Prokofiev: Symphonies no 1 & 5 by: Herbert Von Karajan October 14, 1992
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Karajan and the BPO expose layers of this music that are often missing in other interpretations. This is a stunning CD with wonderfully harsh percussion in the 5th. My only reservation is the under-emphasis of the piano in its finale. For this, perhaps, the collector needs a second (probably Russian) conductor and orchestra!

184.Mozart: Horn Concertos from: Great Recordings of the Century October 05, 1998
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I am often concerned when purchasing old analogue recordings, such as those in this EMI series, that there may be a considerable amount of background noise. Fear not! Dennis Brain's renditions of the vivacious Mozart Horn Concertoes are presented excellently here, with only a minimum amount of 'antique hiss'. The age should not put you off. Besides this, Brain's tone is superb - clear and rich. His phrasing throughout is well-considered, and perfectly matches the spirit of the Horn Concertoes. I wholeheartedly recommend this recording!

185.Prokofiev: Symphonies Nos 1-7/Lieutenant Kijé from: Deutsche Grammophon October 16, 2000
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I am often concerned when purchasing old analogue recordings, such as those in this EMI series, that there may be a considerable amount of background noise. Fear not! Dennis Brain's renditions of the vivacious Mozart Horn Concertoes are presented excellently here, with only a minimum amount of 'antique hiss'. The age should not put you off. Besides this, Brain's tone is superb - clear and rich. His phrasing throughout is well-considered, and perfectly matches the spirit of the Horn Concertoes. I wholeheartedly recommend this recording!

186.Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf/Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals from: Avid Master Series April 02, 2001
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I am often concerned when purchasing old analogue recordings, such as those in this EMI series, that there may be a considerable amount of background noise. Fear not! Dennis Brain's renditions of the vivacious Mozart Horn Concertoes are presented excellently here, with only a minimum amount of 'antique hiss'. The age should not put you off. Besides this, Brain's tone is superb - clear and rich. His phrasing throughout is well-considered, and perfectly matches the spirit of the Horn Concertoes. I wholeheartedly recommend this recording!

187.Bruch/Mendelssohn - Violin Concertos from: Teldec January 10, 1994
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Does the full complement of stars indicate a perfect recording ? No, of course not. Maxim Vengerov will no doubt go on to greater and better things. What this recording does is capture a young maesto at the youthful peak of his powers. In an earlier age, like Paginini, he would no doubt have been accused of congress with the devil. The energetic approach to both pieces undoubtedly has pitfalls, the second movement of Mendelsohn seems to find him all at sea and for this alone will exclude it from the pantheon of great recordings of this particular piece. However he provides what is possibly the definitive recording of the Bruch, and finishes the album with an absolutely spectacular third movement of Mendelsohn.

188.The Best of Prokofiev from: Naxos August 01, 1997
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This compilation represents good value for money and at just over 77 minutes the playing time is rather longer than the 1 hour suggested by the previous reviewer. Those who are new to Prokofiev will probably only recognise 'The Montagues and the Capulets' from the 'Romeo and Juliet' ballet and 'Troika' from 'Lieutenant Kije', a piece regularly used on television at Christmas time because of its sleigh theme. Some people may be surprised that 'Peter and the Wolf' isn't present even in part. I feel however that this is a work best heard in its entirety and at around 25-30 minutes would take up too much disc space leaving only little room for other music. The other pieces that are present may not be as well known as the forementioned but they're ... Read More:

189.Vaughan Williams: Riders to the Sea from: Chandos October 01, 1999
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This compilation represents good value for money and at just over 77 minutes the playing time is rather longer than the 1 hour suggested by the previous reviewer. Those who are new to Prokofiev will probably only recognise 'The Montagues and the Capulets' from the 'Romeo and Juliet' ballet and 'Troika' from 'Lieutenant Kije', a piece regularly used on television at Christmas time because of its sleigh theme. Some people may be surprised that 'Peter and the Wolf' isn't present even in part. I feel however that this is a work best heard in its entirety and at around 25-30 minutes would take up too much disc space leaving only little room for other music. The other pieces that are present may not be as well known as the forementioned but they're ... Read More:

190.Vaughan Williams - Complete Symphonies by: London Symphony Orchestra March 15, 2004
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I was introduced to the symphonies of Vaughan Williams in my teens through LPs of the complete cycle by Andre Previn and the LSO. These LPs have now been transferred to disc and have been made available again. They remain, after all these years and having listened to a number of other cycles, the best of the bunch, in my humble opinion. Before moving to London, part of Andre Previn's background was in the theatre. As an American showman, he proved capable - and still is capable - of bringing out the drama inherent in the symphonic form, whilst at the same time producing a deeper understanding of the traits that make up each symphony. There are two anecdotes I like about Previn's relationship to the music of RVW. I do not know if ... Read More:

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