Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra & Juha Kangas - Fiddler's Spring (CD)

Release Date: 01/01/11

'Fiddler's Spring is an absolutely delightful collection of chamber music, with a theme of music derived from folk melod

'Fiddler's Spring is an absolutely delightful collection of chamber music, with a theme of music derived from folk melodies. Of all the works performed, the most familiar is the Holst St. Paul's Suite. It is a rousing and precise performance, with the strings getting a boost from the excellent SACD 5.1 presentation. The chamber players are energetic, and the playing has wonderful dynamics. The disc is a hybrid disc, so is playable on any CD player. The soundstage is spacious, and the recording venue ambiance does not overwhelm the focus on the instruments. Fiddler's Spring is an excellent disc, with both familiar music and music you will likely have never heard before. I highly recommend a listen.'Mel Martin / AUDIOPHILE AUDITION