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Elgar's 3rd Symphony, commissioned by the BBC, was left unfinished in 1932. Anthony Payne's elaboration of the sketches into full-scale symphonic form realized the potential of Elgar's conception,... more

Very remarkable and most promising...! (klassik-heute. De)

"I have heard these two works (and also by the same performers the 7th and 8th Symphonies) many times both live in different halls with different orchestras as well as many recordings. However, I... more

"Where should I begin? with the music or the recording technology? Both are equally thrilling!... " (Pizzicato) "Now, without wishing to go OTT about it, this is one SACD which I think I can... more

This DVD contains the complete music twice: first in Real Surround Sound (tracks 1 - 16) and then in Moving Real Surround Sound (tracks 17 - 32). The composition and interpretation are identical and... more

Marin Alsop conducts the London Philharmonic in Symphony No. 1, plus the Tragic Overture and Academic Festival Overture.

Ravel orchestrated his piano pieces Alborada del gracioso and Pavane pour une infante defunte to great effect; the former gains in suggestive color and the latter evokes nostalgic pathos. Another... more

"The musicality and vitality already referred to is especially shown to advantage in TACET Real Surround Sound. One can experience each one of the four exceptional musicians in all his individuality,... more

On this recording, the essence of these works has been understood and realized in exemplary fashion. (Der Schallattenmann)

This DVD contains the complete music twice: first in Real Surround Sound (tracks 1 - 16) and then in Moving Real Surround Sound (tracks 17 - 32). The composition and interpretation are identical and... more

This is the first TACET DVD sampler. Close your eyes and let the music carry you away to the new world of optimized surround sounds. This DVD Audio can be played on any DVD surround system (including... more

"In the CD stereo version these interpretations of the two light-hearted works by Ludwig van Beethoven had given US great pleasure. Camerata Freden play the two works in a relaxed, warm-hearted way.... more

"Placing the musicians around the listener has a very unusual effect, because the music besets your body and binds it; you sit in the middle of the musical action and you are under attack from all... more