 What a treasure! |
| Review Date: November 8, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Matt Lehnmann, Beverly Hills, CA |
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.
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.
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Outstanding Recording
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| Review Date: December 23, 2008 |
| Reviewer: M. Silver, New York, USA |
| 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! |
a great performance, in even greater sound.
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| Review Date: December 27, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Bob Newman, Seattle, WA |
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.
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. |
Problem solved
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| Review Date: November 7, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Richard Glass, San Francisco, CA |
I am enjoying this great music and great sound.
Many discs have compatibility problems in terms of firmware upgrade, I bought new Transformers disc and it has problem loading on PS3 too.
I had this problem with this title as well, I contacted the company (see email address in my comment) and whey send me the disc that works just fine.
I recommend you do the same if for some reason disc wont load.
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You can practically reach out and touch it.
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| Review Date: January 6, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Keith Piterson, Chicago, IL |
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.
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thrilling experience
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| Review Date: February 21, 2009 |
| Reviewer: John Rogers, New York, NY |
In short, if you have a Blu-ray player and don't already own these performances then you simply have to get this disc, particularly if you don't want to bother with multiple versions of multiple works. Indeed, they sound fabulous. The recording sports high impact and wide dynamic range of DTS-HD Master Audio format. Sonics are just perfect: as warm and natural as anyone could ask. It's a thrilling experience, one that gives the music a visceral immediacy and impact that justifies hearing it yet again. An excellent disc, with performances that will make fans of the Tchaikovsky feel right at home.
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A piano disc not to be missed.
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| Review Date: March 11, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Paul Dickinson, Chicago, IL |
| Going beyond surface virtuosity Scherbakov lives the music inside-out. His relatively brisk (but never too fast) pacing and his ability to balance clear-eyed scrubbing of sentimentality with an avoidance of excessive bombast make it a winning performance. These qualities make for a stimulating and memorable performance. The recordings evoke a natural sound setting that places the players believably in your listening room. Heard via the SONY 550 Blu-ray player the sonics are outstanding, with wide-ranging dynamics and realistic tonal balances and soundstaging. These core-repertoire works have had many splendid performances on recordings; this disc ranks among the very best. |
Perfect performance
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| Review Date: March 14, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Music Collector, New York, NY |
| The other reviews have made it perfectly clear that this is perhaps the best sounding performance of the Tchaikovsky 1 ever put on record. The Tchaikovsky Concerto is a massive work,and Scherbakov simply masters it to the uttermost note.I love to hear the piano part in the final Molto meno mosso phrase of the 3rd movement being played so clearly and masculinely. Infinitely classy, elegant, lovely and thoughtful playing is contained here. His is a sprightly, bright expressive tone where thoughts are intertwined with deep yet understated feeling so that musical lines flow naturally from one to the next - a beauty that is everflowing, modulated, sustained. |
Terrific!
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| Review Date: April 20, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Mark Skinner, Boston, MA |
This Blu-ray music release admirable traversal of Tchaikovsky concertos confirms of being a sonic revelation and represents a considerable improvement over its CD and SACD twin. It is likely that the presence of orchestral forces creates a more open atmospheric perspective not as readily apparent, say, in solo piano recordings, such that the differences heard here are more evident than in a comparison between the Blu-ray, SACD and CD of the same pianist's Tchaikovsky.
With DTS-HD Master Audio sound, this disc is a landmark in the Tchaikovsky discography, and an excellent value at mid-price. |
Power
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| Review Date: June 4, 2009 |
| Reviewer: J. Jordan, Cleveland, OH |
Simply the best sounding recording of one of our favorite concertos. You really feel the Power in this recording. It was Tchaikovsky who seduced me into classical music. It was my first hearing of 7.1 Surround Sound that hooked me forever. When I hear this version I inevitably feel the profoundest exhileration run through my veins. I don't find this version sentimental, perhaps darkly romantic, but rather a stirring and stimulating encounter. I remember lying in bed as a young man and listening to this concerto (Richter's earlier version) and being totally absorbed and distant from all else. My musical taste is eclectic but if I had to choose only one type of music, it would be classical music, and that would be largely due to Tchaikovsky. This music and sound breathes with an emotional intelligence unafraid to go over the edge.
It has dazzled me, and I'm sure it will please you for years to come. |
Exellent!
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| Review Date: June 4, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Steven Shelov, Chicago, IL, USA |
Add me to the people raving about this new 7.1 music titles. I have been searching for quite some time to find music on Blu-ray and I finally found it. The quality of the recordings is very high, as one would expect with DTS-HD Master Audio. I would buy this disc set first, listen to it for about three months, and then and only then move on to the other stuff.
I must say that listening to this discs is a wonderful change to today's music.
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A wonderful disc, plain and simple.
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| Review Date: January 30, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Pure Francis, |
| Scherbakov and Yablonsky take Tchaikovsky at his word and bring out as much variety as possible without ever lapsing into mannerism. 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. Consider, for example, the scherzo episode at the center of the Tchaikovsky's slow movement. Scherbakov freshness and brilliance has the Tchaikovsky concerto sounding like new, bold and "Romantic" in the first movement's big tune but also full of elegance (second subject) and charm. The finale isn't just fast and loud, but also genuinely joyous. Top-notch DTS-HD sonics complete an irresistible presentation. If you happened to have a Blu-ray player this is the one to own. |
This new sound is magnificent
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| Review Date: February 7, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Classics Man, New York, NY |
| I wanted a good piano recording to experience with my blu-ray player and new sound system and after a lot of web searching and reading reviews, I decided on this recording. The new 7.1 DTS-HD sound is a magnificent upgrade from stereo and even 5.1, with much greater presence and definition in the sound field. Linked together with the magnificent artistry of the soloist and his accompanists, this should remains among the the most treasurable piano recordings -- and now one of the best sounding recordings available -- of the Tchaikovsky. |
DTS-HD is certainly the way to go
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| Review Date: April 18, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Perry Lesh, San Diego, CA |
| 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 that 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.In short, this is one of the best recordings of Tchaikovsky Concertos currently available, and the sound, as we have come to expect from this label, is state-of-the art. The sound really is superb in all aspects, with rock-solid bass and a vividly coherent perspective that's all the more remarkable considering the level of detail captured. |
Highly recommended.
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| Review Date: April 21, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Currer Bell, |
I've been looking for a clear-sounding recording of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 (I previously had the Rubinstein and Cherkassky versions --- they were played well but the recording wasn't that great) and this New Blu-ray version was the answer to my search. Scherbakov performance of Tchaikovsky's 1st Concerto, is truly, unexplainably incredible. His tone quality in every aspect is of true brilliance, and pure enjoyment. The same is definitely true for the 3rd, it is full of depth and glory.
From the first to the last notes, it is one of the most captivating recordings. Other recordings of the concerto on CD's just do not measure up to the tension and beauty of 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio Presentation. A must have! |
Music in DTS-HD Master Audio
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| Review Date: April 27, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Phillip Berry, San Francisco, CA/ Nice, Fr |
| This was one of the very first Blu-ray recordings I ever owned. I got it as soon after buying Sony 550 Blu-ray player. I listened to this excellent performance again and again amazed at the quality of the sound this great new medium provided. I was hooked. There was no going back to CD. This recordings is a must have for a classical (or any other music genre) lovers Blu-ray collection.7.1 Music Classical Colletion - Acoustic Reality Experience [Blu-ray] |
Truth and Beauty
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| Review Date: October 7, 2009 |
| Reviewer: B. Bernstein, New York, NY |
| The first impression is of excellent recorded sound: transparent, perfectly balanced and full of colour; the orchestral playing and conducting equally sensitive and flexible, full of character and life. Konstantin Scherbakov is a perfect Tchaikovsky pianist. His playing is elegant, deeply felt, personal and wonderfully idiosyncratic. There are delightfully wayward moments with slow movements stretched to a gossamer thread. With playing of this character and refinement were these movements to last forever they would still be too short! A delightful set, truthfully beautiful - such music leaves one speechless and amazed! |
Great Russian sound
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| Review Date: October 23, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Falco, Frankfurt |
Tchaikovsky's piano concertos are well known and much recorded but few versions are as complete as this, Konstantin Scherbakov has complete mastery of the instrument, his tone and colour reveal hitherto hidden depths to these concertos. I have heard many versions of Tchaikovsky's famous 1st piano concerto and pleased to say the one on this recording is one of the best. Scherbakov stone and communication through the music could not be better. Thewonderful theme at the very beginning of the first movement is capturedbeautifully by the accompanying orchestra. Even throughout the rest of thework, without any return of this theme, the players manage to indulge inthe evident romanticism of the 1st Concerto. Tchaikovsky's larger worksoften follow this structure. One great, awe-inspiring theme thatoverwhelms the audience followed by a slight descent into developingpassages.
I now own 8 dts-HD recordings from Surround Records and this has got to be the one of the best. I have never heard such a good recording and never realised how good my hifi could sound. The way it uses multi channel to wrap the sound around you in a sort of curve is superb.Puts all my other classical cds to shame, NOT the music but the sheer quality of sound. Theres not much more to say you've all heard it before! This Audio Blu-ray is just amazing, make sure you invest in some good speakers, turn down the lights and enjoy! |
Argerich on fire
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| Review Date: June 26, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Industry Affiliate, Los Angeles, CA |
If you're listening in multi-channel the first thing you need to do is turn the rear channels *right* down - maybe 5dB (which is quite a lot) as otherwise you'll feel you're sitting in the front desks of the cellos.
Once you've done that, you'll get a really rather good sonic experience - the soundstage is wide and the piano sounds natural and vivid, but well-integrated into the sound picture. I don't think this recording scores as highly in terms of orchestral depth although there's a nice bloom on the sound. Detail is OK but I can think of plenty of recent orchestral recordings which score higher on that front.
I've never really been too keen on this concerto, certainly not as much as the Grieg or Rachmaninov Second if we're talking warhorses, but I can still make it worth my while hearing it every so often if the soloist can bring something fresh (which can't be easy with this work). Here Konstantin Scherbakov plays with real imagination and his usual phenomenal technique. I've enjoyed a few of his RBCDs like performance, and felt his Rachmaninov Third was one of the best recent accounts, so I did have good expectations for this Blu-ray.
Throughout, her playing and that of the RSO is alert, probing, compelling. The Allegro is brooding, flowing, tension-filled; touching, yet with a sense of massive energy barely held under control. The Intermezzo is wonderfully expressive; shifting in an instant from solitary melancholy to full-blown tragedy, and always with a sense of the explosion to come. In the finale itself, the tension is finally released; there is everything from blistering passion to the dancing of angels. The first time I heard it, I was moved to tears.This is a superb recording, particularly the Tchaikovsky. Like a lot of people, one of my first experiences of classical music was the Piano concerto No 1 by Tchaikovsky. As a teenager I loved it, but after repeated listening, and exposure to the concertos of Beethoven et al, I completely lost interest. I had thought, obviously wrongly, that I had outgrown it. Listening to Argerich's electrifying performance has rekindled the flame. |
An Exquisite Recording
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| Review Date: June 29, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Richard Vaymen, Chicago, IL USA |
the first part is THE best recording I have ever heard of the Tchaikovsky.
the music is great (if you like tchaikovsky)
the sound is one of the best remasters. it was recorded in the early 2000s, but the piano sound is very realistic, and the orchestra sounds like a true dts-hd recording!
the preformance is trademark Scherbakov, aided with Yablonsky wonderful conducting, Scherbakov reaches excellent heights in piano playing, he justifies his name, and he justifies why this is the most frequently played concerto for piano. |
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