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More Classical ‘Sleeper” Recordings We’ve Discovered with Demo Disc Sound
This budget Whitehall pressing is one of the most incredible SLEEPERS in the entire classical catalog, with SUPERB sound as well as performances of the highest quality from the Vienna Festival Orchestra. The sound is big and bold, spacious, open and sweet in the best golden age tradition. Superior pressings of this recording would give all but the best Shaded Dogs, Londons and Mercs a serious run for their money, beating most of them handily. Yes, it’s that good. The string tone and rosiny texture on side two are especially noteworthy.
There’s a freedom from coloration on either side that is positively refreshing after playing most vintage classical recordings. (more…)