“… the orchestra covered itself in glory. Lush, detailed, exciting, and heroic are all words that come to mind to describe this performance. The download also included a suite of interludes from the opera Die Frau Ohne Schatten, which is awesome, dramatic, and romantic music we should hear more often! … Overall, my listening adventure…proved one thing to me, the Minnesota Orchestra is a national treasure. East coast snobs should listen to it more often and admit that it has earned its place in the ‘top five.’” —Rad Bennett
“…There has never been a stereo recording of Copland's Third that approaches the concert-hall experience. Until now. This recording clearly has great value as a musical experience, but it also sets a new standard as a sonic showcase for a nearly impossible-to-record work.” —Arthur B. Lintgen, THE ABSOLUTE SOUND
“This is the best interpretation of the Copland Third in a generation, and the sound is Keith Johnson at his considerable best. That is to say, jaw-dropping and a revelation.” —Harry Pearson, THE ABSOLUTE SOUND (Also listed in HP's Super CD List, Top 10)
Labels: Eiji Oue, Minnesota Orchestra, Rad Bennett, Review