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ESOTERIC ESSD-90274-75 – RACHMANINOV The Piano Concertos Paganini Rhapsody
Genre: Concerto
Vladimir Ashkenazy, Piano
London Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by André Previn
Product ID: ESSD-90274/75 (Two Discs)
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.
DISC 1
Piano Concerto No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 1
- Vivace
- Andante
- Allegro vivace
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G minor, Op. 40
- Allegro vivace (Alla breve)
- Largo
- Allegro vivace
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43
- Introduction & Variation 1
- Theme]
- Variation 2
- Variation 3
- Variation 4
- Variation 5
- Variation 6
- Variation 7
- Variation 8
- Variation 9
- Variation 10
- Variation 11
- Variation 12
- Variation 13
- Variation 14
- Variation 15
- Variation 16
- Variation 17
- Variation 18
- Variation 19
- Variation 20
- Variation 21
- Variation 22
- Variation 23
- Variation 24
DISC 2
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18
- Moderatoo
- Adagio sostenuto
- Allegro scherzando
Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30
- Allegro ma non tanto
- Intermezzo (Adagio)
- Finale (Alla Breve)
Vladimir Ashkenazy, Piano
London Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by André Previn
Recording Producers: Ray Minshull [Opp. 1, 30 & 43], Christopher Raeburn [Opp. 18 & 40] Balance Engineers: James Lock [Op.43], Kenneth Wilkinson [Opp.1, 18, 30 & 40] Recording Engineers: Colin Moorfoot [Op. 1], Tryggvi Tryggvason [Opp. 18, 30 & 40] Recorded at the Kingsway Hall, London on March 25 & 26, 1970 [Op. 1], October 20-23, 1970 [Opp. 18 & 40], March 29-30, 1971 [Op.30], and November 29-30, 1971 [Op.43]
Re-mastering
Producer: Motoaki Ohmachi (ESOTERIC COMPANY)
Mastering Engineer: Masaya Touno (ESOTERIC COMPANY)
Technical Engineer: Tetsuya Kato (ESOTERIC COMPANY)