After their opulent and virtuosic Elgar, opulent and virtuosic Strauss should come as no surprise from Mark Elder and the Hallé. But even measured against their Elgar, Elder, and the Hallé's Strauss is sumptuous and opulent. From the glittering brilliance of the opening Don Juan through the sensuality of the central seven orchestral lieder to the energetic exercises of the closing Macbeth, their performances are as lushly upholstered and as well-played as the best by continental orchestras. Every department of the orchestra ...
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After their opulent and virtuosic Elgar, opulent and virtuosic Strauss should come as no surprise from Mark Elder and the Hallé. But even measured against their Elgar, Elder, and the Hallé's Strauss is sumptuous and opulent. From the glittering brilliance of the opening Don Juan through the sensuality of the central seven orchestral lieder to the energetic exercises of the closing Macbeth, their performances are as lushly upholstered and as well-played as the best by continental orchestras. Every department of the orchestra excels from the slashing strings and characterful woodwinds in Don Juan to the brash brass and bludgeoning timpani of Macbeth, and under the skilled hands of music director Elder, the ensemble is supple but always together. Though Don Juan is early Strauss and Macbeth is very early Strauss, these performances make both pieces sound like great Strauss.But the best part of this disc may be the central seven orchestral lieder. Not only does the Hallé exceed itself in delivering...
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Good. Good condition. audioCD. Case Good. Disc slightly scratched. Case cracked/scuffed. Booklet Good. Quality guaranteed! In original artwork/packaging unless otherwise noted.
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