I previewed this album twice before I bought it and thought it would be both interesting and enjoyable. The album is certainly interesting but it falls short when it comes to enjoyment and I found the recording levels and mixing to be inconsistent.

Whilst the dynamics are great, too often the album is overly self-indulgent and jarring. With the exception of "Terra preta", all the tracks would benefit from their playing time being cut in half by getting rid of the overly self-indulgent and jarring parts. I almost stopped playing the album on three occasions but persevered.

There are some lovely melodies and really interesting passages but all to often I felt it was like listening to prog rock from the 1970s. I was torn between two and three stars but the latter won out.

I knew, from my Nigel Kennedy 1989 "Four Seasons" recording, that I would be drawn into the the music, however, I was surprised by the depth to which I was drawn.

Chloe Chua's playing and that of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra fit so beautifully and the orchestra provides a superb foundation for her violin.

The recording has a spacious feel which enhanced both the "Four Seasons" and the "Harmonic Labyrinth". I found the latter to be a good contrast to the former without being a jarring contrast.

An absolute revelation!

Beautiful songs beautifully performed. Agustín Maruri combines a tender, profound romanticism with a limpid, crisp, clean tone. Inspired!

Here is music for the adventurous! If you are enamoured of the rehashing of Mozartian tropes and mannerisms, you will need to look elsewhere. I have not heard Mozart played like this, and it comes as fresh as an invigorating sea breeze.

Having heard the first 3 volumes of this ambitious set, I note numerous telling features. Firstly, Sullivan is not afraid of treating the young Mozart seriously, like a real grown up, imbuing the early sonatas, where apt, with the pathos of his later work - none of that fay, polite rococo stuff here. For example, the Sonata No.2 presentation is at once more dramatic and compelling than previous interpretations.

There is an interestingly robust, 'Falstaffian' broadening of the first movement's triplet passages with inner nuanced rubatos, foiled by almost percussive sforzando interruptions. And a notable reinvigoration and energizing occurs in the exposition repeat. With Sullivan a repeat is never a linear duplicate in time, but rather, as are all human memories, a reimagined recollection in the light of experience. The development is intriguingly tempered momentarily, as if looking slowly through a magnifying glass at the material, before snapping us back to the middle ground with a vigor that is positively Sturm und Drang.

Sullivan’ slower movements are not the standard moments of repose often heard. He often transforms these into the sonatas’ center of gravity. Elastic Alberti bass accompaniments support cantabile lines of Chopinesque delicacy into tender suspension pauses, yet punctuated by section endings that are almost shocking. One is never permitted to lull into auto pilot! Such contrasts give the effect of augmenting the scale and scope of the work.

Finales are frequently sparkling, quirky, bubbling renditions, infused with ever present micro shifts in phrase and figure repetitions. There are occasions where an expansive motor drive creates an exciting, almost impatient, headlong rush toward cadence points. A novel effect arises, not so much of a resting or concluding the previous period, as of pushing on irresistibly and impetuously to the next - as if defying gravity.

The overall effect of these sonata interpretations is one of constant engagement in and immersion with the musical narrative, which is refreshing as it is alerting. One is always on the edge of one's seat, never lounging back in the velvety-cushioned comfort of familiarity.

The recording quality has a stunning clarity and all praise to the producers here. With this audio acuity, and Sullivan’s unique interpretations, those exquisite hidden voices of Mozart are no longer hidden.

Sublime

Like many of us, I am quite busy. But it always helps to have some feedback.

This is a great recording, but, more importantly, it's a great track. Even if you don't love classical.

I would rate it a must have.

Excellent recording.

3 x Excellent - Music, Recording & Interpetation

This is an interesting collection of tunes, including some well-known standards and two original compositions.

The instrument is the Classical Guitar, played in a Jazz style. The artist is an accomplished, classically-trained musician, but this is simply good music.

Sophisticated listeners will appreciate the new arrangements and the nice touches sprinkled throughout, but this is music for everyone.

I'm looking forward to hearing more from this artist!

This is one of the best albums on this website. Certainly one of the best I've purchased on here.

There are so many fun tracks played beautifully and in stunning sound quality. I was very unfamiliar with Hungarian Folk music before listening to this album. I'm now hooked and can't get enough of it.

I've played this for guests at my house who then went to their homes and searched for it because they enjoyed it so much.

I wish all recordings were Pure DSD.

The recording quality just has this extra life and "pop" making these the best tracks I have of these pieces.

This is the first album I've seen recorded in DXD and then transferred to Analog and PCM 768khz.

Carmen's recordings are always a BIG winner in my collection and this one is no exception. That extra recording quality puts this one over the top.

Is that freight train from my headphones or in the street outside!?

Sebastian Stanley's magical interpretation of Rachmaninoff flows with perfect pianism and emotion.

This is a truly inspiring album, which includes the enthralling Chopin variations, performed with exquisite lyricism, pedaling and clarity throughout.

I can't recommend it enough!

I was so captivated by this album that it felt like I had only spent 10 minutes listening to the music when the album ended. Gabriele Mirabassi's clarinet playing is both beautiful and interesting, with the clarinet generally soaring above the recessed guitar and bass. Given the clarinet is so forward in the mix, and being a jazz newcomer, I was very pleasantly surprised at the fine guitar and bass playing. I did come away thinking that I would have liked the guitar to have been a little more prominent in the mix, however, I still consider this to be a superb album.

Bravo!!! Beautiful arrangements. Suburb execution. Remarkable mastery. Congratulations Onur.
John Cornwell

I embarked on a captivating journey with Onur's album, it is a masterful blend of familiar standards and original compositions. From the lively rendition of "All of Me" to the soulful depths of "Misty" and the rhythmic charm of "Garota de Ipanema," each track showcases the artist's exceptional skill and emotional resonance. The album puts together classic tunes and lesser-known gems like "Flowing Memories" and "Fragments" together by providing a rich and immersive sonic experience.
With astounding production quality, the album itself creates a timeless collection that resonates with both seasoned jazz enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. It's a testament to the artist's prowess, offering an unforgettable musical odyssey.

I'm a fan of Patricia Barber. Café Blue is my favorite record in her discography. This is surely an album to bring to a desert island, due to its recording, its variety, its interpretation and the perfect mastery of cohesion between the musicians.

Clique! once again shows us the perfect mastery of what any good Jazz album should be. All In Love Is Fair, Straight No Chaser, This Town and The In Crowd are my favorite pieces. But the whole album is fabulous.

After her recent albums which are too textual in Smash and classic melancholy in Higher, here she is again in a register that suits her better. With Café Blue, Modern Cool, Verses and Mythologies, this is an album to be enjoyed with avidity!

Extremely good into to the DSD and DXD formats. The samples help you identify which format best matches your playback unit.

I have been into SACDs for many years and I must say the DSD 128 matched all my SACDs. The selections on this give a broad variety of genres.

Very helpful when I needed clarification on formats. Well done all round

A stunning album which captures the true image and style of Rachmaninoff, through some of his underrated earlier pieces such as the nocturnes.

The quality is on another level, with extreme clarity, precision and romanticism.

Five stars all around

I thoroughly enjoyed this recording, which relaxed me and drew me into the music almost from the first note.

One observation, and this is not a criticism, is that the recording is on the quiet(er) side and so I needed to turn up my headphone amplifier more than usual.

Agustín Maruri its a guitarist that has dedicated his recordings to Classical repertoire and to many memorable "First World" Premiers like his Falckenhagen or Matiegka performances (to mention only two). Either solo or as a chamber musician his excellence has been applauded by music reviewers.

I never thought I would find an album like this from him. Where you find music by Carlos Gardel, Charlie Chaplin, Osvaldo Farrés, Agustín Lara and Henry Mancini alone with pieces by Ravel, Ponce, Mompou or Takemitsu. He also provides lovely recreations based on songs by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Gershwin and Sammy Fain.

Everyone should have this album, I am sure you will love all the tracks.

This new album by the acclaimed British Pianist, Sebastian Stanley is truly worthy of note. The playing characterizes the romantic, but never overly sentimental sides to Rachmaninoff’s music and pianism, perfectly.

The tone is expertly captured, with the High Definition quality providing an insight into Sebastian’s articulations and pedaling, which I find to be sensitive and never over done.

The choice of repertoire is really enlightening. I especially enjoyed the Nocturnes and the underrated Chopin Variations, in which Sebastian’s musical voice is clearly heard.

A MUST BUY!

Great job. Very well done recording.

Exceptional.

I had bought Analog Pearls from this label in the past and was very pleased so I gave this album a try and am even more pleased.

The sound is so lush but even better is Carrie's soothing and uplifting singing and lyrics. I could listen to this album all day long.

I'll be exploring all albums from this label because they have *nailed* how to record at hi res and bring out the musicality in what they are recording. This sounds like it is recorded at a much higher resolution.

This was a recent purchase and my first Jazz album purchase. I was looking for a Jazz album which would allow me to relax to the music when I wanted but hold my interest during attentive listening and the album delivered on those scores.

I was a little unsure about two takes of "Afternoon in Paris" but they both worked really well. The addition of the snare drum and bushes on "Limehouse Blues" was a master stroke. I did not not want the track to end!

The album has convinced me to further explore Jazz.

This album takes you on a journey of different styles and techniques but never at the expense of the music. Andrea Castelfranato's musicality shines through on every track.

As mentioned in the notes, Giulio Cesare Ricci, the producer, recommends listening to “Mediterranean Sundance”. I second that recommendation as it is a superb recording.

I was so excited to see these 3 Piano Concertos here on NativeDSD. I have loved them for half a century, and didn't hesitate to purchase these downloads, as they were in such high definition sound, and with 2 very famous international performers.

Sadly I find them quite dull, colorless, routine, and seriously lacking in imagination. They're dismally deadpan and uneventful. Extremely disappointing, and nowhere near as exciting as these great works deserve to be!

An excellent recording and performance. The album lives up to the "live" in its title despite the lack of an audience. That absence of an audience, however, helps make it feel like Little G Weevil is performing in the listener's room.

Great live recording. Really intimate, showing all the atmosphere of a live show.

Great banter between the band and the crowd. Especially when the sound engineer hidden away realizes he needs to increase the recording levels. There's even a power outage when someone in the crowd switches of the wrong switch.

Real life and very musical. I think this is some of their best work. Gotta love live music..... Great value for money too

"Bill Evans Live at Top Of The Gate" is a very good recording. If I close my eyes I can easily pretend am sitting close to the stage at The Top Of The Gate in 1968.

The NativeDSD Downloader is a sleek interface, intuitive, and worked without a glitch. This was my first experience with NativeDSD and am sure I will come back as soon as I listen to the entire album.