A Window In Time Rachmaninov: Sergei Rachmaninov: Amazon.ca: Music

1. Were I A Bird, Op. 2, No. 6

2. Barcarolle No. 5, Op. 93, No. 7

3. Melodie

4. Troika

5. Spinning Song, Op. 67, No. 34

6. Waltz In E-Flat Major, Op. 18 ('Grande Valse Brilliante')

7. Waltz, Op. 40, No. 8

8. The Maiden's Wish

9. Waltz, Op. 34, No. 3 ('Valse Brilliante')

10. Das Wandern

11. Sarabande

12. Nocturne, Op. 15, No. 1

13. Minuet, Op. 14, No. 1

14. Turkish March

15. Impromptu, Op. 90, No. 4

16. Scherzo In B-Flat Minor, Op. 31

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5.0 out of 5 stars Not to be missed!, Nov 13 2003

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This review is from: A Window In Time Rachmaninov (Audio CD)

Despite what the naysayers have been nay-saying about this disc, I think it would be very hard to be disappointed by them, from any standpoint. If they are somehow the contrived product of some deranged producer's imagination, then I could only hope that other pianists would begin to "contrive" their own playing to match what I've heard on these discs. If the piano sounds flat, un-natural and limited in dynamic range, then I hope manufacturers of pianos begin to aim for these qualities in their instruments. The fact is, there is nothing at all wrong with these recordings, though there are probably many problems with the sound systems of some of these amateur reviewers.

The fact is, these discs present piano playing that is astounding and sound fidelity that is of the highest order. Anyone who has studied the accounts of Hofman, Godowsky, Horowitz and others will understand that Rachmaninoff believed in steady tempos and clear, straightforward playing. This is not evidence of some mechanical invention, but of Rachmaninoff's actual playing style. As a pianist, I think there is a great deal to admire in this approach.

If you're suspicious about these recordings, then listen before you buy, but don't pass on the opportunity to discover the great playing of Rachmaninoff, without the crack and pop of a 78-rpm recording.

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2.0 out of 5 stars mechanical echoes, April 17 2003

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As a classical music buff and an amateur pianist, I eagerly purchased both volumes of "A Window in Time". Unfortunately, I found both albums disappointing. There is little range in touch and dynamics; for example, the virtual performer seems incapable of legato. The technical problem lies in the recording of the piano rolls. Although the rolls are "digital" in nature, they do not have the capability to capture nuances. What is left is some sense of Rachmaninoff's timing, but even that is suspect - in the liner notes, Stahnke mentions the problems he experienced with determining what speed at which to play the rolls. That "impressive speed" you hear may be artificially sped up.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the BEST, July 25 2000

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This is a great CD , It will change your standard ,the sound is outoutstanding , It is a MUST BUY for Classical listener.

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