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Label / Number : Classic Compact Disc CSCD 6126
Description : Original US pressing, out-of-print 24 Karat Gold CD collector item.
CD Condition : PERFECT FACTORY SEALED
Cover Condition : FACTORY SEALED
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Espana
Rimsky-Korsakov - Capriccio Espagnol Op. 34
Granados - Andaluza, Danza Espanola No. 5, Op. 37
Chabrier - Espana
Moszkowski - Spanish Dances, Book 1, Op. 12
London Symphony Orchestra dirigiert von Ataulfo Argenta
Aufnahmen Dez. 1956/Jan. 1957 in der Kingsway Hall, London.
Die Espana ist eine der großen Demoscheiben der HiFi-Welt und die ursprünglich 1957 in der Londoner Kingsway Hall eingespielte Aufnahme war wunderbares Werbematerial für die frühe Stereophonie. Dieser audiophile und musikalische Reißer gehört auch heute zu den gefragtesten Klassik-Titeln überhaupt. Insbesondere der Gassenhauer “Espana" wird auch Nicht-Klassikfreunden kaum mehr aus dem Ohr gehen!
Klanglich ist diese Version die bisher beste überhaupt. Achten Sie auf den Tiefstbassbereich: sollte ihre Anlage dies wiedergeben können, hören Sie auf der LP kurz ein tieffrequentes Rumpeln. Dies ist kein Fehler, sondern die Londoner U-Bahn, deren Gleis direkt an der Kingsway Hall vorbeiführte.
Die vorliegende Variante bedient sich der Coveroptik der LONDON Veröffentlichung und wurde von Bernie Grundman von den analogen Masterbändern neu gemastert.
Der Amerikanische Analog-Guru Michael Fremer gab dieser Einspielung 11 von 10 möglichen Punkten für die Klangqualität!
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TRACK LIST
DISC 1
CAPRICCIO ESPAGNOL, Op.34 (Rimsky Korsakov)
1. First Movement: Alborada
2. Second Movement: Variazioni
3. Third Movement: Alborada
4. Fourth Movement: Scena E Canto Gitano
5. Fifth Movement: Fandango Asturiano
6. ANDALUSIA – DANZA ESPANOLA No.5 IN E MINOR, Op.37
7. ESPANA RHAPSODY (Chabrier)
SPANISH DANCES (Book 1), Op.12 (Moszkowski)
8. No. 1 in C major
9. No. 2 in G minor
10. No. 3 in A major
11. No. 4 in B flat major
12. No. 5 in D major
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Most classical devotees know that Espana! features legendary Spanish conductor Ataulfo Argenta leading the London Symphony Orchestra in a program of so-called “Spanish” blockbusters. But, ironically, only one piece is penned by a Spanish composer (Granados, Danza Espanola) while the others are by a Russian (Rimsky Korsakov, Capriccio Espagnol), German (Moszkowski, 5 Spanish Dances), and Frenchman (Chabrier, España). The LP was initially issued in the United States as one of the index recordings of London Records’ vaunted “blueback” series, known for its demonstration-quality sound. Original bluebacks often sell for hundreds of dollars but, truthfully, many are overly bright or have serious groove noise that’s readily audible on high-end turntables.
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