The Four Seasons

The Four Seasons


  • Review: Yamaha NS-800A Loudspeaker

    The ported, two-way, CA$ 6000/pair standmount Yamaha NS-800A oozes qualityโ€”itโ€™s hefty, feels impeccably built, has a curvaceous body, and comes with big, robust binding posts that feel like iron door knockers between your fingers. It also comes in a beautiful black finish, said by Yamaha to be the same signature gloss finish used on the…

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  • Ten Albums to Get You Started on Your Classical Music Journey, Part 2

    “The sound quality is simply mind-blowing. Go to track 10 of the first disc, turn up the volume, and close your eyes…”

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  • The Vinyl Frontier: A Spin Through Record Store Day

    Click here to jump to the highlights and special releases of the 2024 edition. On April 20th, vinyl enthusiasts and music aficionados around the globe unite for a celebration that spins beyond just a routine shopping spreeโ€”itโ€™s Record Store Day, the annual event thatโ€™s been putting the needle back on the beloved grooves of vinyl…

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  • The Four Seasons: Vivaldi & Piazzolla Is My Favorite LP I’ve Ever Owned

    Seldom does an LPโ€™s visual presentation rival the artistry of its music. Having seen the orchestra this past weekend at the Maison Symphonique in Montrรฉal, where the album was recorded, I can attest that the quality of the recording matches the live presentation. In fact, the only thing thatโ€™s missing from the album is the…

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  • “Vivaldi & Piazzolla: The Four Seasons” – A Fusion of Timeless Elegance and Contemporary Vitality

    Montreal, Canada โ€“ March 22, 2024 โ€“ The release of Vivaldi & Piazzolla: The Four Seasonsrepresents a significant milestone in the fusion of classical and modern music. Featuring Canadian violin virtuoso Isabella dโ€™ร‰loize Perron, the dynamic conductor Francis Choiniere, and the FILMharmonic Orchestra, this album breathes new life into the revered compositions of Vivaldi and…

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