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oregon symphony’s “this england” release gets another rave

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This is as fine an English album as I can think of, but even beyond the concept the individual performances are exquisitely rendered. Coming after the wild and wooly No. 4, RVW’s Fifth Symphony is a model of studied English pastoralism in its best sense; arching melody and stirring but sparse climaxes make this a work to enhance serenity and enable the emotions to achieve an even keel. Kalmar steadies the lines marvelously, and gives us as rolling an account as ever the gentle mists of the English shore has experienced. … Who knew Oregon could sound like this? PentaTone should hold on to this bunch as long as they can, and explore as much repertory as they can handle. Great sound, performances, and production! – Steven Ritter, Audiophile Audition

Read the complete review here.