The best classical album I have found for the concert zither
M. H. Hughes | 12/16/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The concert zither was a very popular instrument during the 19th century and has a substantial classical repertoire as well as being a traditional folk instrument in central Europe. It is a beautiful and versatile instrument which deserves to be better known today. It looks like a cross between a guitar and a small harp and sounds like a pedal harpsichord but with the expressive capabilities of a guitar. I don't know that Rudi Knabl is truly a virtuoso but he is a very competent performer and this album is the best example I have found to date of the concert zither in its classical mode. It is a good recording technically; you need a pretty good sound system to fully reproduce the bass notes on these things. To hear it in its folk music mode, check out the available recordings of Anton Karas.
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GREAT MUSIC, GREAT SERVICE
D. P. Franken | South Africa | 03/13/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a great CD, lovely music, performed by a master of his instrument. It is not only technically well produced, but the performance of the music is outstanding and with such feeling. Speedy delivery added to a very satisfactory shopping experience!"