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Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras Nos. 1, 2, 5 & 9 / ORTF National Orchestra, De Los Angeles

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Binding : Audio CD
EAN : 0724356696426
Label : EMI Classics
Manufacturer : EMI Classics
Publisher : EMI Classics
Release date : 1999-01-12
Title : Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras Nos. 1, 2, 5 & 9 / ORTF National Orchestra, De Los Angeles
Format : Original recording remastered
Studio : EMI Classics
MPN : 66964
Number of discs : 1

Customer reviews

review by: history buff date: 2008-05-28 rating:

Bachianas Brasileiros, selections
Fine performances of selections not always heard. Sound balance not always excellent, but fine overall.

review by: Doug McDonald date: 2007-06-24 rating:

The composer is different!
This is of course an unusual relic of a dead conmposer conducting his own signature works. And with a top-notch soloist too, albeit a second-rate
orchestra. As such it has great value per se.

First, be warned (again) that this is mono. It's well miked mono, but unfortunately not well balanced, as if the orchestra was not properly placed for recording with a single mike, and sounds like a hack at the editing console has had a go at it to try and fix some of this. The results is, among other things, screeching violins.

But what an ususual mix of sound comes through all this! This is not the usual recording of any of the very familiar B. B.'s! Orchestral balances (as opposed to recorded balances ... you can tell the difference if you listen for the difference between overall sound and that of single instruments) are unusual and so is phrasing and articulation.

Highly recommended to the specialist, not so otherwise. These are fine,
if idiosyncratic, performances and if some newbee were to "imprint" on this recording, they might never enjoy a live modern performance or recording.

Doug McDonald

review by: date: 2007-01-04 rating:

Fond memories
I was thrilled to find a CD copy of the vinyl album I bought in about 1964! I had bought another rendition of these Villa-Lobos pieces but it just didn't do it for me. De Los Angeles has a wonderful soprano and the Bachianas Brasilleiras need a great voice.

review by: date: 2006-03-20 rating:

Interesting fusin
This was new music to me so I listened with an open mind. I enjoyed the fusion of Brazilian with classic.

review by: date: 2005-04-07 rating:

Excellent
I spotted this in a music store and bought it because I'm a fan of Villa-Lobos' compositions for guitar. Honestly, I was not familiar with the music on this disc at all. But wow, what a pleasant surprise. I downloaded it to my mp3 player last night so now I can listen to it anywhere.

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