More of the music of Franz Liszt (1811-1880)
More Classical and Orchestral Music
Sonic Grade: F
More vinyl dreck from Speakers Corner and a Hall of Shame pressing if ever there was one.
Pure mud. What piano ever sounded like this?
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Beethoven / Piano Sonatas / Backhaus – Reviewed in 2008
Hot Stamper Classical and Orchestral Imports on Decca & London
Reviews and Commentaries for Recordings by Decca
CS 6535. This is the best sounding Backhaus LP I’ve ever heard.
The piano is natural and full-bodied, with solid weight, as would be expected from the Decca engineers of the day.
Decca was still making good records in 1967, long after RCA had gone Dynagroove.
Philippe Entremont – Chopin: The Favorite Polonaises
- This superb 1970 release from master pianist (and Chopin expert) Phillipe Entremont arrives with outstanding Double Plus (A++) sound and fairly quiet vinyl from first note to last
- The transparency and clarity of this vintage pressing are wonderful – sound this good makes it easy to appreciate the subtlety of the Entremont’s remarkable virtuosity
- So big, rich and real – we guarantee this will become one of the best sounding solo piano recordings in your collection, and, of course, the performances are beyond reproach
This vintage CBS Masterworks pressing has the kind of Tubey Magical Midrange that modern records rarely even BEGIN to reproduce. Folks, that sound is gone and it sure isn’t showing signs of coming back. If you love hearing INTO a recording, actually being able to “see” the artist, and feeling as if you are sitting in the concert hall with Mr. Entremont, this is the record for you. It’s what vintage all analog recordings are known for — this sound. (more…)