Brahms Trios

An outstanding disc from a notable series produced by Metropolitan Munich
This well-recorded and well-filled disc from 1997 takes its place among what is beginning to seem like an outstanding set of performances recorded in the 1990's for Metropolitan Munich. The imaging is very clear in 4:3 format and of good colour rendition and the stereo-only sound can hold its own with the stereo sound associated with CDs of the same vintage. The playing time of 117 minutes is comparable to a 2-disc CD set but supplied on one DVD with imaging added in and therefore this seems potentially very good value.

The key issue with this series of recordings by Metropolitan Munich is that they have been made with artists of international repute in close to studio conditions (i.e. without audience) but recorded as if in a 'live' performance. This gives a sense of vibrant music making that is hard to match artistically within a studio setting while still achieving creditable studio quality sound and vision.

In this case the piano trios are lead by Maxim...





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