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 Sentimental classical journey Jul 10, 2009
As revealed with SONY MDR-7506 Studio Monitor headphones, transfer quality of the contents of VOX's 25 SENTIMENTAL FAVORITES is generally full-range, distortion-free, and with such clarity for example you can hear one musician's regular inhalations on the second cut (BORODIN String Quartet #2). Occasional tracks do reveal their magnetic tape sources, but this white noise is minimal, except for #24 (perhaps it's a multi-generational dub). Only the very last number ('Cavalleria Rusticana') is monaural.
Musicianship and editing are another matter, however.
Edits:
These all obviously fade out before the movement or piece ends: #2, #3, 11 and 18.
Technique:
The crucial soloist on MASSENET's 'Meditation from Thais' is ever-so slightly sour.
On STRAUSS's 'Artist's Life' the orchestra slurs some faster runs.
Strings on MOZART's 'Elvira Madigan' render a wooden intro.
The anonymous 'My Lady Greensleeves' shows dissonance in left hand chord runs.
BORODIN's 'Polovetsian Dance #8' has a few imperfect moments that make you wince.
Noteworthies:
KREISLER's 'Liebeslied' is positively beautiful as is his 'Schön Rosmarin.'
The MOZART Flute and Harp Concerto couldn't be better.
TCHAIKOVSKY's 'Waltz of the Flowers' is a standout.
Outstandingly captured bass on the MOZART 'Marriage of Figaro' excerpt.
The 'Arab Song' from Rimsky-Korsakov shows wonderful spirit.
Grieg's 'Wedding Day' has a pleasant airiness.
5 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 Dissappointing May 22, 2004
The recordings are fair at best. The performances poor to better.I will dispose of this one.
18 of 20 found the following review helpful:
 25 Sentimental Favorites Jun 18, 2000
I used to think that classical music is boring, but this CD has changed my mind. The first time I listened to this CD I said, its OK. Later every time I listen to it I discover a new beautiful music. I feel calm and relaxed. I mostly liked the Borodin, Mozart and Faure songs. It is really 25 sentimental favorites. Now, many titles of the 25 "?" Favorites are on my wish list....
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