Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 & 8 - Wojciech Rajski & The Polish Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra (2LP, Half-speed Mastered)
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Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No.1 In C Major Op.21, Symphony No.2 In D Major Op.36, Symphony No.8 In F Major Op.93
Polish Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor – Wojciech Rajski
2 LPs, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : Black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Pallas (Germany)
Label : Tacet
Original label : Tacet
Recorded in the church of "Stella Maris" in Sopot, Poland in 2005 (Symphony No.8) 2005 and 2006 (Symphony 1 + 2)
Engineered by Andreas Spreer and Roland Kistner
Produced by Andreas Spreer
Half-Speed Mastered
Lacquer cut by Daniel Krieger at SST Brüggemann GmbH
Originally released in 2017
Tracks :
Side A:
- Symphony No.2 In D Major - Adagio - Allegro Con Brio
- Symphony No.2 In D Major - Larghetto
Side B:
- Symphony No.2 In D Major - Scherzo. Allegro
- Symphony No.2 In D Major - Allegro Molto
- Symphony No.8 In F Major - Allegro Vivace e con brio
- Symphony No.8 In F Major - Allegretto Scherzando
Side C:
- Symphony No.8 In F Major - Tempo di Menuetto
- Symphony No.8 In F Major - Allegro Vivace
- Symphony No.1 In C Major - Adagio Molto - Allegro Con Brio
Side D:
- Symphony No.1 In C Major - Andante Cantabile Con Moto
- Symphony No.1 In C Major - Menuetto. Allegro Molto E Vivace
- Symphony No.1 In C Major - Finale. Adagio - Allegro Con Brio
Review:
"Audio quality is exemplary. String sound is nicely textured and reflects the participation of multiple musicians playing a single part, rather than one mega-violin. Winds are naturally recessed behind the strings (…) Dynamics are good, though some may want more impact to timpani strokes.
And the performances? They probably won’t supplant an experienced listener’s favorites. But someone who had never heard a Beethoven symphony, yet knew of the music by its reputation, would quickly understand what all the fuss is about, intuiting the unique character of each work (…) The Polish Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra plays modern instruments yet there are plenty of nods to period practice. (…) The small string section assures clean passagework and excellent string/wind balances. Wojciech Rajski takes an approach that’s sensitive but never fussy. Tempo choices are very well judged. There’s an intimate quality to these readings that is very involving." Andrew Quint, The Absolute Sound
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 : 4.67 / 5