Outstanding 5th, Dull 6th
HB | Fort Mill, SC | 05/10/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Way back in 1990 I bought my first CD player and a few minutes later I bought this CD. I really cannot believe that I am the first person to review it. Anyway, this CD has a great performance and a mediocre one. The great one is the 5th Symphony by Kurt Sanderling. It has tremendous forward momentum, beautiful lyricism when needed (slow movement) and great passion. And unlike the famous Carlos Kleiber recording, the slow movement is not rushed. The Pastoral is quite dull, although well played. But for the very low marketplace price, this CD is well worth it."
Propulsive, beautiful, complex....perfect!
Kevin J. Mcfarland | Madison Wi. | 03/19/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This belongs in the "diamond amidst the rubble" category, I see the price for it as low as one cent!,this is a bit of funny luck for anyone who might just want what could be one of the absolute greatest beethoven fifths, I cannot urge you enough....its like something this wonderful cannot really be measured in hard cash, so lets call it a deal for one cent! Hey get a couple for your friends, you don't have to tell em what you paid.HA!"