formats Archive
MENDELSSOHN: Songs Without Words; Andante and Rondo capriccioso – Ania Dorfmann, p. – Pristine Audio (2 CDs)
Mark Obert-Thorn restores Ania Dorfmann’s impressive effort in the complete set of Mendelssohn’s poetic tone-pictures. MENDELSSOHN: Songs Without Words; Andante and Rondo capriccioso, Op. 14 – Ania Dorfmann, p. – Pristine Audio PAKM 069 (2 CDs), TT: 2:12:21 [avail. in various formats from www.pristineclassical.com] ****: In his extensive “Producer’s Note,” Mark Obert-Thorn justly laments […]
MAHLER: Das Lied von der Erde – Kathleen Ferrier, mezzo/ Set Svanholm, tenor/ NY Philharmonic/ Bruno Walter – Pristine Audio
Andrew Rose revives Kathleen Ferrier’s American debut, in her first Bruno Walter-led “Symphony of Songs” by GUSTAV MAHLER. MAHLER: Das Lied von der Erde – Kathleen Ferrier, mezzo-soprano/ Set Svanholm, tenor/ New York Philharmonic/ Bruno Walter – Pristine Audio PACO 137, 58:20 (mono) [avail in var. formats from www.pristineclassical.com] ****: In this, Andrew Rose’s restoration […]
“Himmelrand” – Hymns from the new Hymnal of the Church of Norway- The Uranienborg Vocal Ens. – 2L
“Himmelrand” – The Uranienborg Vocal Ens. /Elisabeth Holte/ Inger-Lise Ulsrud, organ – 2L 126-SABD – Pure Audio Blu-ray + multichannel SACD, DTS-HD MA 192kHz/24 bit 5.1, DTS-HD MA 96kHz/24 bit, PCM 192kHz/24 bit stereo, Dolby Atmos, 9.1 Auro 3D, mShuttle: stereo MQA 96kHz + MP3 (9/30/16) TT: 61:00 [Dist. by Naxos] ****: Lovely music with […]
“ORGANISM” – TRYGVE MADSEN, KJELL MØRK KARLSEN, and KJELL FLEM – Terje Winge, organ – 2L
“Organism” – TRYGVE MADSEN, KJELL MØRK KARLSEN, and KJELL FLEM – Terje Winge, organ – 2L Pure Audio Blu-ray 2L-123-SABD + multichannel SACD, DTS-HD MA 192kHz/24 bit 5.1, DTS-HD MA 96kHz/24 bit 7.1, PCM 192kHz/24 bit stereo, Dolby Atmos, 9.1 Auro 3D, mShuttle: stereo MQA 96kHz + MP3 (8/25/16) (1:09:17) [Dist. by Naxos] ****: Excellent contemporary […]
STRAVINSKY conducts STRAVINSKY: L’Histoire du Soldat; Dumbarton Oaks & others – Pristine Audio
For Stravinsky enthusiasts, this disc fills an essential gap otherwise omitted in the recorded legacies accumulated over the years. STRAVINSKY conducts STRAVINSKY: L’Histoire du Soldat Suite; Violin Concerto in D Major; Jeu de Cartes; Dumbarton Oaks Concerto for Chamber Orchestra in E-flat Major – Marcel Darrieux, violin/ Emil Godeau, clarinet/ Gustave Dherin, bassoon/ Eugene Foveau, […]
RIMSKY-KORSAKOFF: Scheherazade – Chicago Sym. Orch. /Fritz Reiner – RCA Living Stereo/ Analogue Productions PROKOFIEFF: Lieutenant Kije; STRAVINSKY: Song of the Nightingale – Chicago Sym. Orch. /Fritz Reiner – RCA Living Stereo/ Analogue Productions
Analogue Productions re-released these classic chestnuts in superior three-channel sound.
RIMSKY-KORSAKOFF: Scheherazade – Chicago Sym. Orch. /Fritz Reiner – RCA Living Stereo/ Analogue Productions PROKOFIEFF: Lieutenant Kije; STRAVINSKY: Song of the Nightingale – Chicago Sym. Orch. /Fritz Reiner – RCA Living Stereo/ Analogue Productions
Analogue Productions re-released these classic chestnuts in superior three-channel sound.
BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 7 in E Major – Vienna Philharmonic Orch./ Karl Boehm – Pristine Audio
The famed – even notorious – inscription of the 1943 Bruckner Seventh under Karl Boehm has a splendid revival in this Pristine production.
Kathleen Grace – No Place To Fall – Monsoon Records (vinyl or CD)
Not many jazz artists attempt a full crossover into country music.
Unusual Big Band session from Turkish composer Mehmet Ali Sanlikol – What’s Next? – Vinyl or CD – Dunya
The Turkish influence adds to interest of this big band.
Victor de Sabata – The Complete Berlin Philharmonic Recordings = BRAHMS, STRAUSS, RAGNER, VERDI, KODALY, RESPIGHI – Berlin Philharmonic Orch./ Victor de Sabata – Pristine
The complete 1939 Berlin Philharmonic recordings by Victor de Sabata, whom many considered the finest conductor of his generation.
Piano and Cello Works by DELIUS, BACH & BRIDGE – Gloria Jones, cello/ David Booth, p. – Direct-to-Tape Recording/ HDTT DVD-A
Interesting; hi-res but lacks useful notes.
Grant Geissman Quintet – There and Back Again (2004)
A somewhat bland offering from AIX.
Audio News for February 28, 2012
Article on Return to Analog and Hi-Res for High Fidelity; Stereophile Poll Shows SACD Preferred Format; IOGEAR Adapter Brings Surround to Stereo Headphones; Boston Acoustics Quits Auto Stereo Market
Stereotypes Audio
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