Berlin Phil in Singapore [Blu-ray]

Exceptional recording to support performances that luxuriate in every passing moment
The first thing to note about this disc, recorded in Singapore in 2010, is the exceptional quality of the recording, both visually and as an audio experience. Not owning a 3D player or television I played this 2D 'compatible' disc using the latest top model Marantz player coupled to high quality audio and can report that there was absolutely no evidence of jerky playback or dark imaging as reported by another reviewer. On the contrary both aspects of the recording were particularly fine.

The tonal resources of this famous orchestra are fully realised by Rattle and the engineers. The sound is wide ranging with impressive depth of stage and dynamics. The bass end of the percussion, such as the bass drum, is particularly well caught as well as the top range such as the triangle and impact of the cymbals etc. The camera work itself gives impressive detail without being invasive.

Simon Rattle is known for his love of passing detail within many of his interpretations...

Incredible performance
Abssolutely stunning and watching it in 3d was jaw dropping. I hope more concert blurays come out in 3d.
It's better than being there.

Mahler 3D
The sound and performance on this Mahler 1 are both up to typical Euro Arts standards; fabulous. I have deducted one star because if you view this 3D disc on a non 3D system the picture has a jerky motion that at times is not natural looking, still a razor sharp blu-ray picture but simply not natural looking especially with any fast motion.

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