Tom M
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for classical recordings? Are the preformances good?
Originally posted by MacDEF There was actually an issue of Stereophile with an interview with the president of the label. As part of the article, the reviewer listed his favorite Naxos CDs in terms of sound quality and performance. The list was pretty long |
FCJ: I wouldn't look to it for "Classic" stuff (Beethoven, etc.), but they release non-typical repertoire that's excellent. |
Originally posted by j-curve Are you suggesting that Beethoven is harder to interpret or play than more esoteric (read, less popular) composers? Or is it that since you are already familiar with some major label artist's interpretation of Beethoven that a new interpretation on Naxos is less likely to meet your expectations, whereas if the music itself is unknown to you then a simple rendition of the notes will suffice? Either way I disagree. |
Originally posted by j-curve You could not easily argue that the recording processes and equipment used by the major labels produce a superior sound, that their engineers are more experienced or that their microphones are more expensive or better positioned. In fact, I've heard less digital distortion on Mediaphon than on EMI or even DG. |
Originally posted by MacDEF Just to continue with the recommendations of Naxos stuff, I love the four-CD set (actually sold separately |
Originally posted by Tom M Like mozart or beethoven? |