Ravel's Bolero

What CD has the best sound?

mike_in_md07-12-2009 3:03am

photon46 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,085 posts 07-12-2009 at 05:31pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I can't lay claim to having heard all releases by any means, but among the probably 6-8 versions I've heard over the years, the MFSL Minnesota Orchestra/Skrowaczeski release is a sonic overachiever. Great dynamic range and beautifully recorded. Fine performance as well. I'm only familiar with the original cd release. I've not heard the hybrid SACD that is available now.
cyclonicman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 693 posts 07-12-2009 at 06:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have this version and it is very good. Bolero on Telarc Records: Catalog #: CD80171 López-Cobos, Jesús - Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
vjay00 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 37 posts 07-12-2009 at 09:11pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I second the choice by Photon46. If you must have only one Bolero, It should be the MFSL Minnesota Orchestra/Skrowaczeski SACD # UDSACD 4002. The SACD is superior to the CD version.
elevick Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,636 posts 07-13-2009 at 02:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Is this a tribute to Bo Derek? (in 10)