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Recent comments

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 8 - Mravinsky | Athenaeus - Today 02:44 pm

"This is a live analogue..." I noticed the typo after the (rather short) edit window had closed.

Dvorak: 9 Symphonies - Kertesz | Athenaeus - Yesterday 11:58 am

Perhaps Tower Records will eventually release these recordings on SACD. They seem to like working by conductor. They have already released a few Kertész discs.

Run DMC: Raising Hell | Downunderman - Today 01:11 am

There are potential problems with the SACD layer of this disc. Either it will not load and return a disc error, or skipping will occur. Brands of spinners I am aware of that ...

Mahler: Symphony No. 6 - Boulez | Darryl Roberson - January 15, 2021

Hello, new to the site. I very much agree with Mark Werlin's comment, as the proof is in the hearing and Esoteric has apparently done much of this upsampling, though it's not ...

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 8 - Mravinsky | Athenaeus - Yesterday 11:30 am

This is live analogue recording done in Leningrad in 1982. This isn't necessarily Shostakovich's easiest work to enjoy but Mravinsky and the Leningrad Philharmonic certainly ...

Mahler: Symphony No. 6 - Boulez | DYB - January 14, 2021

Wow very interesting response indeed....and what a waste for Esoteric to not have used the original masters. One hopes DG will do so - and soon.

John Williams Live in Vienna 'Live edition' - Mutter, Williams | john hunter - Yesterday 03:52 pm

Looking forward to the comparision. Should be interesting

Kirill Petrenko and the Berliner Philharmoniker: The beginning of a partnership | DYB - January 14, 2021

I agree with John, I think the performances here are excellent.

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