More of the Music of Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)
Hot Stamper Classical and Orchestral Imports on Decca & London
- This vintage London stereo pressing of the L’Orchestre De La Suisse Romande‘s performance of Stravinsky’s symphonic poems earned STUNNING Shootout Winning Triple Plus (A+++) grades throughout
- It’s also fairly quiet at Mint Minus Minus, a grade that even our most well-cared-for vintage classical titles have trouble playing at
- Both of these sides are BIGGER and RICHER than all of what we played – they’re super clean and clear, tonally correct from top to bottom, and have all of the weight of the orchestra down low
- Tons of energy, loads of detail and texture, superb transparency and excellent clarity – the very definition of DEMO DISC sound
- There are about 150 orchestral recordings we’ve awarded the honor of offering the Best Performances with the Highest Quality Sound, and this record certainly deserve a place on that list.
“Song of the Nightingale” is far more enjoyable in Ansermet’s hands than in Reiner’s or Dorati’s. The sound is significantly better on this pressing than on the Stereo Treasury, the RCA, and the Mercury versions.
Once past the obvious saturation that opens this recording, the sound is perfection. The percussion leaps off of this LP like it does with a good Direct To Disc recording.
The strength of this LP is “Song of the Nightingale.” The “Pulcinella Suite” never sounds as good. But what does?