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Orff: Carmina Burana

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At first glance, this doesn't seem like conductor Riccardo Muti's cup of tea. It's a work without many subtleties, one that seems to need a policeman more than an interpreter. But Muti lets it rip--the joyous moments are superb, the mock-sentimental moments charming, changes in rhythm properly jarring, and the energy level very high. Soprano Arleen Auger almost makes her high-flying part seem simple. Warning: The louds are very loud. --Robert Levine

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From: Amazon Posted: Sep 23, 2008 Type: User Review Timeless, Moving and Unforgettable

The sort of music you can listen to on a dark and stormy night or when celebrating a huge victory in life. Beautifully done all the way around.
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From: Amazon Posted: May 23, 2008 Type: User Review Carmina Burana is beautiful and intense!

I watched the Carmina Burana musical many years ago in Utah, and ever since I watched it I just love the music. I love the intensity and the power that comes from it!
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From: Amazon Posted: Apr 05, 2008 Type: User Review Very good LSO mp3 album!

This was the first mp3 album I ever purchased, and I am really pleased with what I bought. The LSO plays very well and the choir and soloists all sound extraordinary. Hickox leads the orchestra in a dazzling performance of this classic work. This...
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From: Amazon Posted: Apr 04, 2008 Type: User Review Not nearly as bad as you might think

Yes, it's true that the audio will cause a lot of problems while you're listening to this CD. You have to turn the volume WAY up during soft passages, and you have to turn the colume WAY down during loud, energetic ballads. But all we have to do...
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From: Amazon Posted: Feb 10, 2008 Type: User Review This is the one to purchase

Simply excellent. One reviewer faulted this recording for its disparity in volume (i.e., decibels, not space occupied). Ignore that review. If you've spent more than $50 on your sound system and you're not legally deaf, this is the recording to...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jan 15, 2008 Type: User Review a work of art

Carmina Burana is one of the most amazing musical pieces of the 20th century. It pops up in all forms of media from movies, advertisements, and even pop music. It's a must for any music lover!
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From: Amazon Posted: Oct 31, 2007 Type: User Review What a great conductor

Muti is an amazing conductor. This recording is wonderful, and powerful.
There a few places where his tempos surprised me, but I liked them.
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From: Amazon Posted: May 22, 2007 Type: User Review Sound quality VERY poor

Like a lot of reviewers I find the difference in sound volume between the tracks and even in the tracks themslves to be extremely annoying and cannot believe that a professional sound engineer actually produced this CD.

We have to put...
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From: Location: Ioway Posted: Apr 19, 2007 Type: User Review Dynamics range off-putting

Even when the volume is set so the chorus is bold & effusive, the verses are so quiet that you can't hear them. It's like listening to the chorus, then dead air, then a few minutes later the chorus reminds you that you have a CD in.
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From: Amazon Posted: Mar 23, 2007 Type: User Review Great music, poor mixing

I can't complain about the music and the musicians were fine but the sound quality of this recording is terrible. The quiter peices cannot be heard without drastically increasing the volume and then a louder piece, like "O Fortuna" comes on and...
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