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Johannes Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 78
The HIP aspects of this recording such as the especially the luscious sounding 1870 Streicher fortepiano and the sparing use of violin vibrato (with a properly gut strung reproduction of a period violin), together with the beautifully refined performances and perfect sound engineering make this disc rather stunning.
The HIP aspects of this recording such as the especially the luscious sounding 1870 Streicher fortepiano and the sparing use of violin vibrato (with a properly gut strung reproduction of a period violin), together with the beautifully refined performances and perfect sound engineering make this disc rather stunning.
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Johannes Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 78
The HIP aspects of this recording such as the especially the luscious sounding 1870 Streicher fortepiano and the sparing use of violin vibrato (with a properly gut strung reproduction of a period violin), together with the beautifully refined performances and perfect sound engineering make this disc rather stunning.
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Thanks for the quick reply. Basically I'm interested in getting one of these to hear the sound quality and performance (I already know I love the music). Which volume would you recommend?
They are all good. One might ordinarily ask, "Which period do you prefer?", but since they mix them, that is tricky! I guess Vol. 3 would be good since it has an early, middle, and late quartet. Well, the latter is the Grosse Fuga by itself, not a complete late quartet.
As much as I love Berman's flame-throwing virtuosity in the Transcendental Etudes, he sounds a little crass and superficial compared to Trifonov in this new release.. I've heard so many voices and nuances that no other pianist has brought out. (I've haven't listened to disc 2 yet, but no doubt that he works his magic in those pieces, too.) The sound is fantastic, although I'm not sure that 9 microphones are needed to capture the sound of a piano. I think this release can easily be called essential for Liszt or piano lovers.
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