Title: Orchestra below par in Organ Symphony
Product review: Some symphonies can be played reasonably well by just about any competent orchestra. Other works require virtuoso orchestras. The Saint-Saens 3rd is one of them. Only the best orchestras should attempt this difficult masterpiece. The violin articulation required in the first movement sounds incredibly difficult and apparently it is because this Moscow orchestra cannot play it. Only in the slow movement do they sound good.The Franck gets a fine performance and since the CD costs only 3 bucks, you can still buy it and get good value. But look elsewhere for the Saint-Saens.
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