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James Zehm <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 13 Feb 2006 11:07:08 +0100
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Robert Clements <[log in to unmask]>

>The Naxos alternative (mentioned elsewhere) is definitely worth
>considering, though.  I happen to believe that _Job - A Masque for Dancing_
>is the greatest orchestral score of the 20th century; so it was a relief
>to discover that Naxos's recording of the work - likely to be the first
>contact with this piece for the majority of new listeners - was a
>goo'un....

I own this NAXOS disc, and I can warmly recommend it.  The recording is
excellent, the sound is excellent.  All in all, I think it is one of Naxos
better discs.  It is a critics choice too; it got three stars in "Penguin
Guide" and five in "Classic CD", to mention some.

James Zehm
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