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3.0 out of 5 stars
Lockenhaus Franck compelling but scruffy, December 29, 2000
This review is from: Editions Lockenhaus 1 & 2 (Audio CD)
I spent a lot of money for the Kramer-produced set of interesting performances (and they ARE live performances)mainly to hear the Franck. Kramer himself doesn't play in this performance. The sound is a bit harsh and at times indistinct. The dynamic range is huge; this isn't a recording for anything but dedicated listening, preferably in a large room. The ensemble is often sketchy, sometimes atrocious, and the pianist misses quite a few notes in ways that are all too obvious. That said, the reading itself is full of urgent energy, quirky but effective rhythmic nuances, and above all passion. This ain't a ho-hum performance, but that's probably not a surprise from this group. The audience goes wild at the end. I guess you had to be there.
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