As examples – the much lauded Pines of Rome is indeed good but surely, as a performance, nowhere near Reiner; just listen to Reiner’s build up in the final section and then compare with Wilson. Similarly on the ”Escales” disc – sounding brilliant – the Ravel is really rather poor when compared to another recent release by Trevino. Wilson has perfect playing but absolutely no atmosphere.
Finally, at the risk if heresy, the latest string music cd was also, a rather lesser, disappointment. In particular the Elgar which, from the stand-point of Barbirolli, lacks passion and “sweep” and often stutters along and all sounds a bit dis-jointed. The VW is better but again, to me, lacks the passion – that Silvestri and Barbirolli my markers here, bring to it.
I could go on and bore you but you get the point I hope! As I say, I seem to be a minority of one; are critical ears being deceived by the excellence of the playing and recording? Or do I need to seek advice from an audiologist?
OK, this is controversial, and no doubt will get a strong MWI response!
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