Product Description
Dmitri Shostakovic (1906-1975)
Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47
Symphony No. 9 in E flat major, Op. 70
Classical masterpiece collection
The reissue of classical music masterpieces by ESOTERIC has attracted a lot of attention, both for its uncompromising commitment to recreating the original master sound, and for using hybrid Super Audio CD (SACD) technology to improve sound quality. This series marks the first hybrid SACD release of historical recording selections that have been mainstays of the catalog since
their initial release.
These new audio versions feature ESOTERIC’s proprietary re-mastering process to achieve the highest level of sound quality.
Experience by yourself…
Experience the legendary performance in this new Super Audio CD/CD format. Not only for new followers, but also for well experienced followers of these recorded materials. All will be equally impressed by the “soul” hidden within the notes, but never before found in previously released recordings in any format.
ESOTERIC equipment used for re-mastering
The criterion of re-mastering is to faithfully capture the quality of the original master. ESOTERIC’s flag ship D/A converters, model D-01VU, Rubidium master clock generator model G-0Rb and ESOTERIC MEXCEL interconnect cables and power cords, were all used for this re-mastering session. This combination of
highly advanced technology greatly contributed to capturing the high quality sound of the original master.
- I. Moderato
- II. Allegretto
- III. Largo
- IV. Allegro non troppo
Symphony No. 9 in E flat major, Op. 70
- I. Allegro
- II. Moderato
- III. Presto
- IV. Largo
- V. Allegretto – Allegro
Arthur Grumiaux, Violin
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (Track 1-4)
Conducted by Bernard Haitink (Track 1-4)
Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux (Track 5-9)
Conducted by Manuel Rosenthalx (Track 5-9)
Original Recording
Recording Producer: Andrew Cornall
Balance Engineers: Colin Moorfoot [No. 5]; Simon Eadon, Colin Moorfoot [No. 9]
Recorded: 21-23 May 1981, Grote Zaal, Concertgebouw, Amsterdam [No. 5];
15-16 January 1980, Kingsway Hall, London [No. 9]
Re-mastering
Producer: Motoaki Ohmachi (ESOTERIC COMPANY)
Mastering Engineer: Masaya Higashino (JVC Mastering Center Daikanyama Studio)
■Product ID: ESSD-90247
■Format: SA-CD/CD Hybrid
■Label: DECCA
■DSD mastering / SA-CD layer: Stereo
■Deluxe Digipak packaging