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 You can practically reach out and touch it. January 6, 2009
br /Tchaikovsky certainly would have approved the sonics, in DTS-HD Master Audio surround format are drop-dead fabulous, there's no loss of impact, and there's greater front-to-back depth. Listen to the way Sherbakov holds his own against the orchestra in the big chords that comprise the opening theme of the first concerto: that's exactly what this music needs--players who really dig in and take it seriously. The piano is positioned naturally in an ideally warm, clear space, its timbre full but always crisp. You can practically reach out and touch it. An outstanding disc in every way--I eagerly look forward to these new 7.1 music releases.br /
a great performance, in even greater sound. December 27, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
It's hard to get excited about Tchaikovsky's First Piano Concerto. We've heard it a million times, and there's no shortage of excellent recordings - for example, Van Cliburn's, which was one of the best-selling classical recordings of all time. Still, every now and then we hear a performance that makes us fall in love with the music all over again. Listening to these performances yet again, and making some spot comparisons with a few other favorite versions, it's clear that Surround Records state-of-the-art multichannel engineering, led to give this disc highest recommendation, Sherbakov performance that is first of all generally excellent, but that also contains something extra, a positive quality not to be found in competing versions (at least not quite to the same degree). It doesn't mean that everything about it is "the best" in direct comparative listening (a silly notion to begin with), and of course everyone will have their own personal preference in this music--but if you try this disc you will surely hear the qualities described above, just as I did, and hopefully will be similarly impressed.br /br /I ran around between several different systems searching for audible differences between formats, but truth to tell, there didn't seem to be any better then this. If you are sold on the Blu-ray format and own a high end system, then by all means grab this disc in its latest incarnation. Either way, you should own it: you'll find the best available quality of recordings in 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio Format.
Outstanding Recording December 23, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
You know you've got a winner on your hands when a performance of a piece you know by heart and already own in dozens of recordings makes you sit up and listen to it with fresh ears. That's exactly what happened with this new presentation of Tchaikovsky Concertos. Konstantin Sherbakov and the Russian Philarmonic Orchestra accompany with enthusiasm and sensitivity, the sonics are very good--warm and well-balanced. There are many recordings of these works available, but if you're looking for fine modern versions in top quality surround-sound, there are very good artistic reasons to own this--and you won't have to sacrifice interpretive quality for a 7.1 sonic thrill. A good job all around!
 Tchaikovsky Piano Concertos 1 3 December 23, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Purchased this Bluray twice and both times it failed to play--very, very disappointing. There is something very wrong with this particular production. Purchased the Rachmaninov and it played great. Be careful about this particular Bluray. I complained about it, but, of course, no one bothered to heed and I am sure there are others out there. Beware!!
What a treasure! November 8, 2008
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I literally grew up on this music. I have easily played it over a 100 times if not closer to 200. As for the performances, they are classics and you certainly can't go wrong with them - though I wouldn't say they are the 'best' for either of the respective pieces. Konstantin Scherbakov is an extraordinary pianist. The first thing you notice on hearing these two excellent performances is his amazing ability to play at high speed with no loss of control or shapeliness of phrasing. While never short-changing the virtuoso elements (particularly in the finale), has a give-and-take that few other versions match. There are a couple of brief spots in the first movement where the tension does drop a bit as Scherbakov lapses into dreamy reverie, but otherwise this is as persuasive a performance of this warhorse as any on disc. The orchestra and conductor have just as much to offer as the soloist, being totally at one with the interpretive concept and wholly characterful in their collective response. br /I am very happy to report the DTS-HD version is the best that will ever be available for this recording and looking forward to see more music titles with this superior audio quality.br /
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