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3.0 out of 5 stars
Good but Uninspired, August 8, 2009
This review is from: D'Indy: Symphonie sur un chant montagnard français, Symphony no. 2 (Audio CD)
In order for good music to be played well, it has to be loved. I can't speak for the love this orchestra and conductor have or do not have for these works, but the performance, while decent, never shows the listener what shines about d'Indy's works. In other words, I didn't hear the love. What I heard was a decent recording of works that are greater than how they sound.
There are moments where the orchestra just doesn't blend well, and even a few times when they sounded out of tune to me. It's a shame, because this composer is lesser known than he should be. Because sometimes you can hear just how beautiful something ought to sound, you know that you'll have to continue your search for the right recording. That is my recommendation here.
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