In the first of two videos I review the latest batch of Deutsche Grammophon's Original Source Vinyl Releases, mastered and cut all-analogue by Emil Berliner Studios from the original 4-track master tapes.
Here I talk about Rafael Kubelik's recording of Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and Daniel Barenboim's account of Bruckner's 4th Symphony with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
I also discuss other landmark recordings of both works on vinyl and CD.
You can watch Part 2 of my review, which covers the Karl Bohm recording of Beethoven's "Pastoral" Symphony, and Claudio Abbado's Brahms Symphony No. 1, here:
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I mention my colleague at Tracking Angle, Michael Johnson's written reviews of these records. You can find those reviews at the links below:
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You can read my own articles and reviews at trackingangle.com
Two articles on the Original Source Series:
Detailed introduction to the series, with technical information, review of first four titles (recently re-released), including Abbado's "Rite of Spring" (which I featured in a recent video on this channel):
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Preview of the upcoming Karajan/Bruckner cycle, remastered and cut AAA directly from the 8-track mastertapes:
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Recommended channels for classical music fans and collectors:
The Ultimate Classical Music Guide by David Hurwitz
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Poetry On Plastic
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Flowering Spikes
/ @floweringspikes
The most recent Classical Bums livestream:
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An invaluable guide to all the different pressings of the main classical labels:
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Another excellent resource for new classical recordings is BBC Radio 3's long-standing weekly broadcast "Record Review". Shows remain available to listen to for 30 days after first broadcast:
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My system, which has evolved over 20-plus years, is tube based and many pieces were acquired used. It was mostly put together with the invaluable help and ears of Eliot Midwood at Acoustic Image (acousticimage.com) who is also responsible for many of the fine recordings on the Yarlung label.
Well-Tempered Classic Turntable (round motor)
Micro-Benz Ruby 2 MC Cartridge
Phonostage: L.A. Audio (currently out of commission - so I am using the stellar Schiit Mani 2 phonostage)
Cary Audio CD/SACD 306
Preamp: Kora Equinoxe
Amps: Genesis Monoblocks 60 Amp Valve
Speakers: Silverline Sonatas with upgraded crossover and tweeters (Dynaudio)
Cabling: Aural Symphonics
Custom-made stands, with a Townshend Seismic Sink for the Well-Tempered turntable
12 сен 2024
