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In the Thread: Nicolai Golovanov
Post Subject: Golovanov's Tchik 6. The Boheme cd version from '48(?). Wow!Posted by Gregm on: 5/8/2006

..."jaw dropping" as the audio moron (TM) would say.

Admittedly, a totally new musical experience -- and unexpected, despite Romy's descriptions.

Despite the less than ideal surroundings (3yr old playing in the room, average spl level, etc) I was amazed.

First impression: like driving a Ferrari without speed limits. Multi G acceleration, outstanding road-holding, excellent brakes -- and even so, some totally unexpected turns in the second & last parts...

I will look for a cd of my own and hopefully will get to "amalgamate" with this performance.

I expected a bit of Beethoven (maybe even Mahlerish viewpoint) -- but at the moment I can't really say that Golovanov gave a Beethovenian or Mahlerian Tchaikovski 6. It still sounded like Tchaikovski -- but refreshingly different.

(I'm also a sucker for musical dynamics)

Cheers

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