"Between the Classic Records and Analogue Productions reissues I have, the Classic Records version has EQ that emphasizes the bass frequencies for colossal bass trombones you feel as much as hear, while the Analogue Productions version sounds more neutral and emphasizes the woodwinds and the idiosyncratic textures that come from reeds made by the players themselves, so that no two are truly alike. Overall I prefer the Analogue Productions version as it fully preserves the dramatic stereo imaging of the era when records tried to capture the space the orchestra performed in as well as the orchestra itself." Rating: 95% — vintagevinylgarden.com
Yet another giant of the Living Stereo series. The Isle Of The Dead is a truly awesome orchestral spectacular with dynamic peaks that will stun most listeners. Also included is the equally stirring version of Rhapsodie Espagnole.
Tracklist:
Rapsodie Espagnole
1 Prélude À La Nuit 5:52
2 Malagueña 1:58
3 Habanera 2:29
4 Feria 6:45
5 Pavan For A Dead Princess 6:33
6 Isle Of The Dead, Op. 29 19:59
Composed By – Maurice Ravel (tracks: 1 to 5), Sergei Rachmaninoff (tracks: 6)
Conductor – Fritz Reiner
Orchestra – Chicago Symphony
Recording information:
Title: The Reiner Sound
Composer: Maurice Ravel, Sergei Rachmaninoff
Conductor: Fritz Reiner
Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Genre: Classical
Media: 1x Hybrid SACD Stereo , Remastered, . Playable on SACD player or standard CD player
Label: Analogue Productions
Cat#: CAPC-2183-SA
Original release: 1958 by RCA Victor LSC-2183
EAN: 753088218361
Discogs rel.#: 9326583
