Mahler: Symphony No. 10; Walton: Partita for Orchestra; Stravinsky: Firebird Suite [SACD] [Enhanced, Super Audio CD - DSD]

Gustav Mahler (Composer), Igor Stravinsky (Composer), William [composer] Walton (Composer), George Szell (Conductor), Cleveland Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Cleveland Orchestra
• Conductor: George Szell
• Composer: Gustav Mahler, Igor Stravinsky, William [composer] Walton
• Audio CD (March 20, 2001)
• Please Note: Requires SACD-compatible hardware
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, Super Audio CD - DSD
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00005ARD5
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #473,057 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, January 19, 2002

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This review is from: Mahler: Symphony No. 10; Walton: Partita for Orchestra; Stravinsky: Firebird Suite [SACD] (Audio CD)

This is a magnificent SACD, sound and performance. Szell, in heaven, must be particularly happy with Sony's line of his masterworks.
You will hear how wonderful old analog recordings can be and how refreshing it is to hear natural hiss. This has not been ruined by having it no-noised. Blows away PCM recordings.
The Mahler 10 and the Firebird are particularly involving. I have listened to this over and over. Do not hesitate. Buy it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Mahler!!, June 22, 2007

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A. Vetter "dschlver" (NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mahler: Symphony No. 10; Walton: Partita for Orchestra; Stravinsky: Firebird Suite [SACD] (Audio CD)

A phenomonal CD. The sound is great and the performance is outstanding.
For me, the Walton is a true find. The Mahler is wonderful. I only wish he had recorded the whole symphony.
Great music making!!!

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Vintage in every way, January 4, 2007

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D. Vieweg (Arlington, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mahler: Symphony No. 10; Walton: Partita for Orchestra; Stravinsky: Firebird Suite [SACD] (Audio CD)

Decent sonics on this SACD. It sounds like old tape . . . which is exactly what the SACD is reproducing. If you like the music, it's great. If performance floats your boat, it's also great. On my vintage tube receiver, this is one SACD I use the loudness switch for. That really makes it fly.