Schubert: Piano Sonatas

Advantages: Sterling pianism and marvellous interpretation.
Disadvantages: Technical constraints for the D760 apparent.

...The original release on LPs in the early 1970's (1973/4) had a better sound. As for performance, the D845 is better than D760 owing to the general strike in Rome during which the latter piece was recorded that led to the recording to be done under chilly conditions. For a better remastered sound, get the 'Originals' version, in which both works got coupled with Schumann's other two solo works for piano. The Wanderer Fantasy D760 was forcefully played with all the requisite dynamics in place, but it could not escape the taut and rather shallow sound resultant from performing under adverse temperature condition. The opening movement of the sonata in a minor D845 has a hauntingly beautiful aura that either Kempff or Lupu lacked in their respective versions. As for the syncopated rhythms in the 4th movement, Pollini has a clear edge... Read review

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Advantages: Okay selection of songs
Disadvantages: re-make of several songs not that good

...Sonata Arctica is a power metal band hailing from Finland. In one decade, they have managed to produce 4 albums (up to 2006), 2 compilations and a DVD. In 2005, they also released a compilation called The End of this Chapter, then a year later, they release this CD. Why, I wonder. Perhaps the songs on the previous compilation wasn't enough to satisfy the fans so they made another one, or distro label wanted to line their pockets further. This CD compromises of songs from all the albums pre-2006. There are two songs that have been re-made but all other songs remain untouched; it is for this reason why it isn't suitable for big fans of Sonata Arctica, they may have already got other albums that contains these songs anyway. The track list are as follows; 01. The Ruins Of My Life 02. 8th Commandment 03. Don't Say A Word 04. Victoria... Read review

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Advantages: It is Sonata Arctica.......just
Disadvantages: Changed their style for this album, what a shame

...UNIA- A REVIEW BY ADDY ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SPECS Released May 25, 2007 Recorded December 2006-January 2007 Genre Power metal Length 58:34 Label Nuclear Blast THE BAND NAME: Tony Kakko INSTRUMENT: Vocals, Keyboards DATE OF BIRTH: May 16th 1975 PRESENTLY LIVING IN: Finland JOINED SONATA ARCTICA: 1996 NAME: Tommy Portimo INSTRUMENT: Drums DATE OF BIRTH: September 5th 1981 PRESENTLY LIVING IN: Kemi JOINED SONATA ARCTICA: Original member NAME: Marko Paasikoski INSTRUMENT: Bass DATE OF BIRTH: June 10th 1978 PRESENTLY LIVING IN: Kemi, Finland JOINED SONATA ARCTICA: Summer 2000 NAME: Henrik "Lance" Klingenberg INSTRUMENT: Keyboards DATE OF BIRTH: October 21st 1978 PRESENTLY LIVING IN: Kokkola NAME: Elias "E.Vil" Viljanen INSTRUMENT: Guitar DATE OF BIRTH: 8th of July 1975... Read review

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