Sergei Rachmaninov - Symphonic Dances & Vocalise - Eiji Oue (200g, Half-speed Mastering)
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Sergei Rachmaninov
Minnesota Orchestra
Eiji Oue, Conductor
1 LP, Stoughton gatefold jacket
Limited edition
Original analog Master tape : YES
Half-Speed Mastering
Heavy Press : 200g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Quality Record Pressings
Label : Reference Recordings
Original label : Reference Recordings
Recorded on May 31 - June 1, 2001, at Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis
Engineered by Keith O. Johnson
Half-Speed Mastered by Paul Stubblebine
Produced by Tamblyn Henderson Jr.
Originally released in 2011
Reissued in 2001
Tracks:
Side A : Symphonic Dances
- Non Allegro
- Andante Con Moto (Tempe Di Valse)
- Lento Assai
Side B :
- Vocalise
Awards :
TAS Super LP List! Special Merit: Classical
The Absolute Sound 40th Anniversary Best Sounding Music!
The Absolute Sound magazine one of the best releases of 2001
2002 Grammy Nominee for Best Engineered Album — Classical
Selected by SoundStage!.com as one of the "Best Recordings of 2001"
Reviews :
"In any case, this reading is the deepest I've heard on record and while Johnson's recorded perspective is distant, the instrumental balance borders on outright perfection, the harmonic balance is equally so, and the dynamics and bass weight are staggering. If your system has the power reserves and low frequency response necessary to reproduce them, the macro dynamics and bottom end in this recording are sensational but more importantly, the string sound is sensation and the profusion of orchestral colors remarkable. The sense of being in the hall (well back of course) and hearing it live is palpable." - Michael Fremer, www.musicangle.com
Sergei Rachmaninoff was one of the most beloved composers of the twentieth century. His music is redolent of his Russian homeland, and it sings long, lush melodies that define the term “romantic.” Everyone who knows and loves his piano concertos will enjoy these lyrical and dynamic works for orchestra. The “Symphonic Dances” in recent years have become one of Rachmaninoff’s most-performed scores. The five “Ètudes-Tableaux” were orchestrated by Ottorino Respighi from the brilliant originals for piano. “Vocalise” is one of the great classical melodies, and is hummable by everyone. Initial response from renowned reviewers is amazingly positive. Two critics have said this is the finest orchestral recording RR has ever made!
Half-speed mastering
In half-speed mastering, the whole process is slowed down to half of the original speed. A typical 33 1/3 rpm record is cut at 16 2/3 rpm. The source material is also slowed down (reducing the pitch in the process) meaning the final record will still sound normal when played back. Slowing the whole process down allows more time, which means the end result sounds better and is more efficient — allowing engineering to minimize the effects of inherent limitations within the vinyl format. The result is a more accurate and more open high-frequency response in the half speed vinyl when compared with a normal speed recording.
Ratings :
Discogs : 4.7 / 5 , Michael Fremer : 10/11 Music, 10/11 Sonics