R2R, especially 15ips 2 track, will forever be a cottage industry. It was great that Valin did his article in TAS extolling the virtues and providing a near complete listing of what was and will soon be available from the small number of providers. However, my recommendation is that if you have the means, both […]
The Overall Sound: The sound is very smooth and warm but with just the right amount of attack and definition. The low to mid range frequencies have an amazing amount of power and subtlety. The Recording Process: The microphone placing is well chosen allowing a beautiful spread and depth of sound and the ideal acoustic […]
I just returned from Xiang Yu’s solo debut in Boston’s Jordan Hall. It was an amazing concert in this historic hall with a beautiful warm acoustic. Here is the review: http://classical-scene.com/2013/01/23/diploma In April, I’ll be recording Xiang, cellist Sietse-Jan & pianist Li Wang in the Beethoven Ghost Trio, along with some other duos… I hope […]
Just out – April 2012 issue of CD reviews: “Young Dutch cellist Sietse-Jan Weijenberg gives a real emotional roller coaster of a reading of Rachmaninoff’s Sonata” “Intensely felt rubato in the first movement lends the cello’s extended notes a feeling of infinite space, and the Andante is played with convincing passion” “Weijenberg plays a 1707 […]