"Disappointing. The timbre is shallow, the chorus is out of tune, there's a great deal of "wobble" in the sound (related to why it's out of tune?) and the sopranos could shatter glass with their tone. Avoid."
Should have listened...
Laura Cole | 12/15/2003
(1 out of 5 stars)
"Randall Thompson is one of my favorite composers, and I was on the lookout for a good recording of "Peaceable Kingdom." I read the review prior to mine, and didn't believe it - it couldn't be *that* bad. No offense if any of the musicians on this recording read this, but it IS *that* bad. It is painful to listen to. Do not waste your money!"
A dissapointing recording
Laura Cole | 03/26/2004
(1 out of 5 stars)
"Out of tune and poor tone just not the best version of Randall Thompson's works"
Disappointing
Kathy A. Pilgrim | 07/08/2005
(1 out of 5 stars)
"While I love the music of Randall Thompson who is an exceptional composer, I was disappointed with the performance of the choir singing this music. Don't purchase this CD, look for a more polished choral performance."
Nice Music
D. Michael Fuller | Virginia | 02/15/2007
(3 out of 5 stars)
"I love Randall Thompson's music--I bought this for "The Peaceable Kingdom", a nice piece of music I sang a few years back with the Roanoke Symphony Chorus--this recording is not very good--there is obvious coughing, page turn noise, etc in it. There are also blaring incorrect notes sung. The overall pitch gradually gets flat. I wish I had bought a copy of the CD from when I performed it."