Every once in a while, John Eliot Gardiner will take time off from Elgar and Stravinsky to do what it is he supposedly does best: conduct the Monteverdi Choir in a recital of choral music. And for those listeners who love Gardiner, these occasional choral discs are like picture postcards from Gardiner: not as good as being there, but still charming reminders of the places he's been and the things he's done. For those listeners who are unconvinced by Gardiner as a conductor of Elgar and Stravinsky, Gardiner's occasional ...
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Every once in a while, John Eliot Gardiner will take time off from Elgar and Stravinsky to do what it is he supposedly does best: conduct the Monteverdi Choir in a recital of choral music. And for those listeners who love Gardiner, these occasional choral discs are like picture postcards from Gardiner: not as good as being there, but still charming reminders of the places he's been and the things he's done. For those listeners who are unconvinced by Gardiner as a conductor of Elgar and Stravinsky, Gardiner's occasional choral discs are reminders of what he's given up by turning to bigger repertoire: charm, delight, ecstasy, and, above all, a sense of scale. Gardiner's 1994 recording of Schubert choral works with the Monteverdi Choir has charm, delight, ecstasy, and a sense of scale. For the most part, Gardiner is willing to let his superb choir do the work for him, contenting himself with details of phrasing and felicities of form rather than trying to micromanage every little detail. And while one...
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Fair. Ex-Library rental. Disc(s) are professionally cleaned and may contain only light scratches that do not effect functionality. Includes disc(s), case, booklet, and back artwork. Disc(s), case, booklet, and back artwork may contain library/security stickers and ink writing. Case and artwork may show some wear. Case may not be an original jewel case. All disc(s) are authentic.
