1976-best

These are the albums with some of the best sound and best music that were released in 1976.

Gershwin / Rhapsody In Blue / Thomas

  • Gershwin’s rendition of his stunning Masterpiece makes its Hot Stamper debut with Shootout Winning Triple Plus (A+++) sound from first note to last 
  • Lively, dynamic, transparent, spacious and musical throughout – you won’t believe how good this copy sounds
  • Using the piano roll capturing the performance of the composer himself, Gershwin’s take on the Rhapsody is spirited and jazzy, performed at a thrilling pace
  • This performance and arrangement is sure to give its audience a new perspective on what Gershwin was trying to accomplish with his “experiment for piano and jazz band.”

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Haydn / Cello Concertos / Rostropovitch – Reviewed in 2010

This is a Minty 1976 EMI British Import LP with very good sound and ENCHANTING music.

Haydn’s cello concertos are engaging and relaxing at the same time. The sound is quite good for EMI — it seems to fit this music perfectly (although more top end would have been nice). The tone of the cello is exquisite.