Glière: The Red Poppy (Complete Ballet)
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Gliere's music sounds like it was written at least half a century earlier than it actually was. A composer who lived until mid-century, you'd never guess that he wasn't a contemporary of Tchaikovsky. His ballet music has the same Romantic sheen to it, with sweeping violin melodies and characterful individual dances. What he lacks is Tchaikovsky's sense of symphonic continuity, but his sense of dramatic timing seems to have been spot on, at least as far as this work is concerned. The only part of it that's at all well known is the "Russian Sailors' Dance," but there's lots more besides that's every bit as entertaining, so all credit to Naxos for giving us the complete work in such a fine performance at budget price. --David Hurwitz
Glière: The Red Poppy (Complete Ballet), Music, Reyngol'd Moritsevich Gliere, Andrey Anikhanov, André Anichanov, St. Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra, 20th/21st Century Ballet, Ballet, Classical, Classical Composers
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Amazing! The reason I decided to become a music major!.......2002-11-18
This is one of the most inspirational CD's I have ever listened to. Not only is the playing perfect, the choice in music for the CD is perfect. It provides the listener with several different styles, and yet many similar styles. The group plays the traditional Russian pieces with flair and great musicianship, such as the Stravinsky and the Shostakovich. The main reason that I enjoy this CD is that each player is performing their best for this album. Each player sounds even more amazing than they usually do. I especially enjoy when Sam takes the tuba solo from Russian Sailors' Dance down an octave. Each performer from this group is one of the best in the world on their respective instruments. In conclusion, all I can say is that this CD is amazing.
Utterly Necessary.......2000-10-24
This was the first brass quintet cd I ever purchased, and it has been by far the best. This group's sound is seriously unparalleled by any other quintet, including Canadian Brass. The blend and unity of style is so perfect that one is encompassed by the music, hearing each part individually and as part of the whole at the same time. Playing arrangements of excellent orchestral music, the Empire Brass Quintet truly demonstrates its virtuosity.
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Reinhold Gliere: Symphony No. 1/The Red Poppy Suite
Manufacturer: Chandos
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ASIN: B000000ARO
Release Date: 1994-01-05 |
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- The Red Poppy Suite, Op. 70: IV. Phoenix
- The Red Poppy Suite, Op. 70: V. Valse
- The Red Poppy Suite, Op. 70: VI. Russian Sailor's Dance
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The Red Poppy Suite.......2004-06-09
A great CD for all musisions to own.
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Dissappointing.......2004-05-22
The recordings are fair at best. The performances poor to better.
I will dispose of this one.
25 Sentimental Favorites.......2000-06-19
I used to think that classical music is boring, but this CD has changed my mind. The first time I listened to this CD I said, its OK. Later every time I listen to it I discover a new beautiful music. I feel calm and relaxed. I mostly liked the Borodin, Mozart and Faure songs. It is really 25 sentimental favorites. Now, many titles of the 25 "?" Favorites are on my wish list....
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- Fennell's masterpieces extend beyond Tokyo
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Fennell's masterpieces extend beyond Tokyo.......2004-08-05
Fennell has produced the most extraordinary recordings with the Tokyo Kosei winds and this cd is no exception. I purchased this cd to get a wider view of his conducting brilliance. Every song is played with perfection (besides a few trumpet blips on A Chorus Line Medley). If you have never heard Carmen Dragon's version of America the Beautiful you must. Having played it several times it is a wonderfully composed piece. The Dallas brass ring triumphant throughout this cd. And the woodwinds are exceptional. This is a great value and you must purchase it if you are a fan of wind ensemble music. The disc is full of energetic pieces typical of Fennell's music selections.
Fennell Finds Gold on the Beach.......2000-07-02
This 1994 recording of Frederick Fennell and the Dallas Wind Symphony is nothing short of outstanding. It combines Broadway and classical pieces with a wide variety of just plain entertaining fare. Beguine for Band highlights the mellow sounds of woodwinds sprinkled with the excitement of brass and percussion. The Chorus Line medley is Broadway all the way. Numerous seldom heard but utterly enjoyable pieces round out the album. It is sure to delight anyone who has played in a high school or college band. But its entertainment value is not limited to those folks. It's a good choice for everyone who wants to add fun to their music listening.
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- Listen,Learn, & Grow: Playtime
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ASIN: B00005LMZT
Release Date: 2001-06-19 |
Tracks:
- Solomon: Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba
- The Four Seasons: Autumn: Allegro
- Symphony No.6 'Pastoral': Allegro Ma Non Troppo
- Symphony No.41 'Jupiter': Menuetto Allegro
- Fair At Sorochintsy: Gopak
- La Gioconda: Dance Of The Hours
- Carnival Of The Animals: Aquarium
- La Mer: Play Of The Waves
- Humoresque
- Sheep May Safely Graze
- Masques Et Bergamasques: Ouverture
- The Gadfly: Barrel-Organ Waltz
- The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Fugue
- Symphony No.104 'London': Allegro Finale
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- Orpheus In The Underworld: Can-Can
- William Tell: Overture
- Four Overtures: Rakoczy March
- Perpetual Motion: A Musical Joke
- Pizzicato Polka
- Minute Waltz
- Concerto For Two Horns: Vivace
- Pomp And Circumstance
- Parade Of The Sandwich Board Men
- Thunderbird Suite: Wolf Song
- Indian Scenes: On The Jocko
- Lieutenant Kije
- Eine Kleine Nachtmusik: Allegro
- Radetzky March
- The Tale Of The Tsar Sultan: Flight Of The Bumblebee
- Die Walkure: Ride Of The Walkyries
- The Bartered Bride: Dance Of The Comedians
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- Carmen Suite: March Of The Toreadors
- Hungarian Rhapsody No.2 In D Minor (Excerpt)
- Suite No.2: Badinerie
- Fireworks Music: Allegro Finale
- Children's Corner Suite: Golliwog's Cake Walk
- Parade Of The Tin Soldiers
- Carnival Of The Animals: Fossils
- Sleeping Beauty: Sleeping Beauty Waltz
- Giselle: Allegro
- Giselle: Gallop
- Peter And The Wolf: Peter In The Meadow/The Bird
- Pictures At An Exhibition: Ballet Of The Chickens
- Masquerade: Gallop
- Sylvia: Pizzicato
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- The Red Poppy: Russian Sailor's Dance
- Shepherd's Hey
- Emperor Waltz
- Peer Gynt: In The Hall Of The Mountain King
- A Night In The Tropics: Festa Criolla
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Listen,Learn, & Grow: Playtime.......2007-05-14
The music is excellent, with high quality sound. Not irritating as some classical music can be. Plus the tempo's are varied which is great depending if you need something fast paced or more slow. Best of all, the kids enjoyed it!
Grandkids love it!.......2007-01-03
How to gently insert a little culture into the grandkids' lives without Mom freaking out.....send this set of CDs for Christmas. Dad's into heavy metal and Mom, although she has a long history of listening to Classical music as a child, is now into Country. Nothing wrong with that, but how are the three little ones going to hear any of the Classics with Grandma living more than 600 miles away? "Play this in the background while they're having creative time," said I, "and see if they don't enjoy it." When I talked with them a week later the 4 year old couldn't wait to tell me how much he liked the "playtime music" I'd sent him. The quality of the recording is good and the variety of rhythms and tempos make it interesting. Yes they're a little trite and you're going to have to explain that the theme to "the Bad News Bears" really is Classical, but that's okay. If they skipped the genius of Mozart as an infant, or even if they teethed to "the Magic Flute", these CDs will give them a taste of a variety of good music and who knows how far into the Classical realm it may send them as they mature?
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Glière: The Red Poppy (Complete Ballet)
Manufacturer: Naxos
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ASIN: B00000149C
Release Date: 1996-03-26 |
Tracks:
- The Red Poppy: Act One: Introduction
- The Red Poppy: Act One: Coolies' Dance
- The Red Poppy: Act One:Scene: Tao-Hoa's Entrance
- The Red Poppy: Act One: Restaurant
- The Red Poppy: Act One: Malik's Dance
- The Red Poppy: Act One: Boston Waltz
- The Red Poppy: Act One: Scene Of European Dance - Captain's Entrance And Sailor's Dance
- The Red Poppy: Act One: Toa-Hoa's Scene
- The Red Poppy: Act One: Variation With Gold Fingers
- The Red Poppy: Act One: Coolies' Victory Dance
- The Red Poppy: Act One: Dance Of The Soviet Sailors: Apple
- The Red Poppy: Act Two: Introduction - Scene In The Smoking Room
- The Red Poppy: Act Two: Scene
- The Red Poppy: Act Two: Dance Of The Chinese Women
- The Red Poppy: Act Two: Adagio Of Four Goddesses
- The Red Poppy: Act Two: Adagio
Tracks:
- The Red Poppy: Act Two: Prelude
- The Red Poppy: Act Two: Toa-Hoa's vision
- The Red Poppy: Act Two: Scene: Procession
- The Red Poppy: Act Two: Sword Dance
- The Red Poppy: Act Two: Phoenix
- The Red Poppy: Act Two: Adagio
- The Red Poppy: Act Two: The Rose Ship
- The Red Poppy: Act Three: Charleston
- The Red Poppy: Act Three: Dance In The Restaurant
- The Red Poppy: Act Three: Preparation Of The Chinese Theatre
- The Red Poppy: Act Three: Umbrella Dance
- The Red Poppy: Act Three: Puppet Dance
- The Red Poppy: Act Three: Chinese Acrobats' Dance
- The Red Poppy: Act Three: Scene: The Conspiracy
- The Red Poppy: Act Three: Scene Of Confusion
- The Red Poppy: Act Three: Captain's Scene
- The Red Poppy: Act Three: Toa-Hoa's Scene; The Departing Ship
- The Red Poppy: Act Three: Rebellion Scene
- The Red Poppy: Act Three: Toa-Hoa's Death
- The Red Poppy: Act Three: Apotheosis
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Gliere's music sounds like it was written at least half a century earlier than it actually was. A composer who lived until mid-century, you'd never guess that he wasn't a contemporary of Tchaikovsky. His ballet music has the same Romantic sheen to it, with sweeping violin melodies and characterful individual dances. What he lacks is Tchaikovsky's sense of symphonic continuity, but his sense of dramatic timing seems to have been spot on, at least as far as this work is concerned. The only part of it that's at all well known is the "Russian Sailors' Dance," but there's lots more besides that's every bit as entertaining, so all credit to Naxos for giving us the complete work in such a fine performance at budget price. --David Hurwitz
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Greatest Hits: The Tsar (Russian Orchestral Favorites)
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ASIN: B0000029T1
Release Date: 1996-10-29 |
Tracks:
- Tsar Saltan: Flight Of The Bumblebee
- Khovanshchina: Dawn Over The River Moscow
- The Seasons, Op. 67: Autumn
- Symphony No. 4: Meadowland, Or Cavalry Of The Steppes
- None But The Lonely Heart, Op. 6, No. 6 - Tchaikovsky
- Nocturne
- Symphony No. 2 In C Minor, Op. 17 'Little Russian': IV. Finale (Coda: Presto) - Tchaikovsky
- Two Guitars (Russian Gypsy Folksong)
- Overture To The Tsar's Bride
- Overture to Rusian und Ludmyla
- Dark Eyes
- The Red Poppy: Russian Sailor's Dance - Gliere
- The Snow Maiden: Dance Of The Tumblers
- Gayne Ballet: Sabre Dance
- Caucasian Sketches, Op. 10: Procession Of The Sardar
- Prince Igor: Polovstian Dance No. 2
- Pictures At An Exhibition: The Great Gate Of Kiev
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- The Nutcracker Suite: Trepak - Tchaikovsky
- Sorochinksy Fair: Gopak
- 1812 Overture, Op.49: Finale - Tchaikovsky
Customer Reviews:
A huge disapointment.......2004-12-01
Yes, this disc has some stunning music...about 2 minutes per selection of it. Sometimes a little more, but this is just a movement or so of each. I was thrilled to find Andrew Davis' version of The Polovstian Dances and found only a short choral section of it. It is a useful survey if you are a fledgeling listener to Russian classical music, but other than that, it is pretty useless for listening.
The true Russian spirit............2000-06-18
This CD has a wonderful combination of the best tunes Russia has to offer (under 10 minutes of course!). Folk tunes like Two Guitars and Dark Eyes add to the Russian spirit. Also a nice war-like tune by an unfamilar man by the name of Knipper. This is his only work that made it to the world of classical music. Many other works done nicely by Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, and many others who don't end with 'sky'. Very nice way to introduce you to the Russians. Buy it even if you know about the Russian works. There are a few 'one hitters' on this CD.
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Offenbach: Gaite Parisienne; Symphonic Dances
Jacques Offenbach , Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky , Dmitry Kabalevsky , Edvard Grieg , Jaromir Weinberger , Maurice Ravel , Reyngol'd Moritsevich Gliere , Georges Bizet , Jules Massenet , Research Composer , Aram Khachaturian , Camille Saint-Saens , Felix Slatkin , and Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra
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ASIN: B00002Z79C
Release Date: 1999-11-16 |
Tracks:
- Gaite parisienne: I. Ouverture (La Vie Parisienne)
- Gaite parisienne: II. Allegro moderato (Mesdames de la Halle)
- Gaite parisienne: III. Polka (Voyage dans la Lune)
- Gaite parisienne: IV. Landler (Lieschen et Fritzchen)
- Gaite parisienne: V. Mazurka (La Vie Parisienne)
- Gaite parisienne: VI. Valse (La Vie Parisienne)
- Gaite parisienne: VII. Entree du Gresilien (la Vie Parisienne)
- Gaite parisienne: VIII. Polka (La belle Helene)
- Gaite parisienne: IX. Valse (Les Vie Parisienne)
- Gaite parisienne: X. Marche (Tromb-al-Cazar)
- Gaite parisienne: XI. Valse (La Vie Parisienne)
- Gaite parisienne: XII. Entree du Bresilien (La Vie Parisienne)
- Gaite parisienne: XIII. Valse (Les Contes d'Hoffman)
- Gaite parisienne: XIV. Le Duel (Rosenthal)
- Gaite parisienne: XV. Valse (La Perichole)
- Gaite parisienne: XVI. Prelude an Can-Can (Rosenthal)
- Gaite parisienne: XVII. Can-Can Scene 1 (Orphee aux enfers; Robinson Crusoe)
- Gaite parisienne: XVIII. Can-Can Scene 2 (Polka) (Orphee aux engers)
- Gaite parisienne: XIX. Can-Can Scene 3 (La Vie Parisienne)
- Gaite parisienne: XX. Can-Can Scene 4 (Orphee aux enfers, La Vie Parisienne, Les Contes d'Hoffman)
- The Sleeping Beauty: Waltz
- The Comedians: Galop
- Norwegian Dance No.2
- Schwanda The Bagpiper: Polka
- Pavane For A Dead Princess
- The Red Poppy, Op.70: Russian Sailor's Dance
- L'Arlesienne Suite, No.2: Farandole
- Le Cid Act II: Navarraise
- Sylvia: Pizzicato Polka
- Gayne Suite No.1: Sabre Dance
- Samson et Dalila: Bacchanal
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- An aging Ormandy has lost his zest
- Fanstastic? Oh yes! indeed!!
- Ormandy and Philadelphia Going Through the Motions
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ASIN: B00000IWWN
Release Date: 1999-05-18 |
Tracks:
- Danse macabre
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice
- Espana
- A Night On Bald Mountain
- The Bartered Bride: Dance Of The Comedians
- Samson And Delilah: Baccanale
- La Gioconda: Dance Of The Hours
- Hungarian Dance No. 5
- The Red Poppy: Russian Sailors' Dance
- El Amor Brujo: Ritual Fire Dance
- The Comedians: Galop
Customer Reviews:
An aging Ormandy has lost his zest.......2006-08-19
Even at his peak Ormandy never made the blood race. His aesthetic didn't allow music to break out of a mold that was shapely, lush, and careful. But in old age the conductor's energy considerably flagged, and RCA got a bad deal when they signed him up just before he died. Here the Philadelphia Orch. steps into Boston Pops territory, but technically they sound miles ahead of their northern counterparts. There's nothing to point out that's better or worse than anything else.
I'd say the chief value of this pops collection is the fine recorded sound and the appeal to young listeners getting their first taste--as we all did-- of chestnuts like the Sorcerer's Apprentice and Danse Macabre.
Fanstastic? Oh yes! indeed!!.......2002-12-24
No excessive motion, no exaggerated sound effect, just steadily well-balanced performance. This is the way Ormandy has always been towards his recording. Nevertheless, sound quality is superme, bold and full of layer.
This album, seemingly designed to appetite the followers of "The Glorious Sound of Philadelphia" like the delighted dessert over the dinner. Amusing and joyful. Instead of giving you a blast of your mind, Ormandy let the music played just by the way it should sound. Simply enjoying and easy listening. Like the sun shine over the meadow.
Personally, I enjoy every title in this CD. Highly recommend: Danse macabre, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, España, rhapsody for orchestra, Night on Bald Mountain & Ritual Fire Dance
Ormandy and Philadelphia Going Through the Motions.......2002-08-06
An Ormandy critic once wrote: "Ormandy was basically a good, reliable musician who cultivated an orchestral sound that served all music in the same routine, uniform way." While this statement is prima facie untrue, one wouldn't know it from listening to this latest entry in BMG's "High Performance" series (RCA's new audiophile series of recordings from the late 1960's through the late-'70's, early-'80's, akin to RCA's "Living Stereo" series of recordings from the 1950's - 1960's).
Despite my ardor for the Philadelphia Orchestra under Eugene Ormandy (please, God, gave us from Sawallisch!), during a period of time in the early 1970's, there were a number of his performances which I find fall below his usual high standards (especially the RCA Red Seal releases of Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony [I much prefer the Columbia Masterworks 1959 recording] and Swan Lake excerpts). These recordings have the beautiful tonal sheen typical of the "Philadelphia Sound," but Ormandy's tempo is painfully dragging; it sounds as though he's on valium in these recordings.
The Fantastic Philadelphians falls within the same company; These are showpieces, but I couldn't detect any of the fire that
Ormandy lent to other recordings from this era (particularly his 1968 recording of Tchaikovsky's Pathetique Symphony and his 1973 recording of Rachmaninoff's Second Symphony). The sound is gorgeous, but the pacing so slow that it sounds as though Ormandy doesn't care about these pieces, as though he's just trying to get through the recording sessions.
However, there is a glimpse of Ormandy's incendiary potential in the Russian Sailors' Dance and Hungarian Dance No. 5, but instead of a raging flame, all that's there is the pilot light. With all of the excellent unavailable Ormandy recordings out there, I do not understand why BMG chose to release this disc as their first Ormandy entry in the "High Performance" series. I would have much preferred to have seen them release his 1978 recording (the first digital recording made by RCA) of Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra or all of the Sibelius recordings languishing in BMG vaults (especially Symphony No. 7 [1975] and Tapiola [1976]) or his peerless recording of Dvorak's Eighth Symphony (1977). But, then again, BMG's neglect of Ormandy is documented and endemic. For example: BMG has released his recordings of Sibelius' First (1978) and Fifth (1975) Symphonies, both tremendously subtle and profound recordings, but not in North America. They are only out on their European "RCA Classical Navigator" series, and I had to order the CD from an online British store.
Back to this disc: If what you want is to hear great classical showpieces, beautifully recorded and played, to hear as
background music, then buy this disc -- it is not without merit. But if you want to *actively* listen to these pieces, skip this one; Ormandy and the Philadelphians are on auto-pilot on this one.
Ormandy At A Late-Era Peak.......2002-05-11
This CD is a compilation of sorts--a recording of personal orchestral favorites that the Philadelphia Orchestra and its legendary music director Eugene Ormandy made in 1971 and 1972 for RCA.
While the eleven works on the CD are often thought of as "pops stables" or "musical bon-bons", Ormandy and his orchestra nevertheless displayed a great deal of professionalism in giving these works a great deal of new energy. Of particular note are the three works--Mussorgsky's "Night On Bald Mountain"; Ponchielli's "Dance Of The Hours"; and Dukas' "The Sorcerer's Apprentice"--which the orchestra performed under Leopold Stokowski in 1940 for Disney's classic movie FANTASIA. Ormandy breathes new life into these orchestral warhorses. The performance of Saint-Saens' ghoulish "Danse Macabre" is appropriately spooky. And the much-covered "Dance Of The Comedians" by Smetana, and Brahms' Hungarian Dance No. 5 are also pulled off brilliantly. This is Ormandy at his late-era peak, and is essential to understanding how he bought this orchestra to the position as one of the world's best, a standing it has held ever since FANTASIA.
Fun!.......2001-03-15
Ormandy and the Philadelphians--who are truly fantastic in these performances--give the listener an aural and musical treat.
Many of these performances are superlative, and the engineering is excellent. While Ormandy could let his players get a little sloppy when he was recording for RCA, such is not the case here.
Danse Macabre is wonderfully well done, but the other Saint-Saens item, Bacchanale from Samson and Deliah, has one of the most overwhelming climaxes I've ever heard.
Espana seems to be the one item that isn't totally successful, IMHO, but not unsatisfying either. On the other hand, the Sorcerer's Apprentice is very well done, as is the Night on Bald Mountain (although here a little more roughness is called for).
The Philadelphia violas really let you luxuriate in the de Falla and the Gliere. And what a delight to have some other bon-bons, especially the Dances of the Comedians and Hours.
Worth every penny!
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Great Russian sampler.......2006-10-23
When one thinks of Russian classical music; one thinks of Tchaikovsky and his ballet music. But there is a lot more to the music from this biggest of countries. Classical music flowered in Russia during the Romance period, and some of the most beautiful and evocative music to come from Eastern Europe and Central Asia appeared at this time. This CD provides a great compilation of many of these works. They include works from Borodin, Gliere, Mussorgsky, and Ippolitov - Ivanov. None of the famous pieces are included, instead we have a lot of less well-known, but still beautiful works of classical music. They include ethnic pieces such as Polovstian Dances, patriotic pieces such as the Slavic March, and ballet pieces such as the Red Poppy Ballet. The CD itself clocks in at 76+ minutes, and the sound quality is fine. Overall a great CD, especially for its price.
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