Negative Positive
Title: Superb recordings
Review: This disc is my first experience with an SACD on my new player. The sound is absolutely transparent and spacious. 10/10 for sure.Regarding the performance, I agree with other reviewers here and elsewhere that Minnesota & Vanska give an extremely polished and precise performance. The detail is remarkable; some rapidly moving lines I was totally unaware of previously are heard easily here. Intonation is flawless. Rhythms and tempi are beyond criticism. Balance and dynamic range (very wide) are both good as well.All that said, I again agree with other reviewers that it seems Vanska never quite lets go of the reins. The attention to detail almost lends the performance an air of coldness and a somewhat reduced range of emotion. My personal preference for the Beethoven cycle remains Karajan. While I am very happy with this CD, I believe I will still add the SACD box set of Karajan's 1960's cycle to my collection.
Is the review positive or negative? 