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Walter all stereo recording SA-CD hybrid edition 4th release

The stereo recordings made by Bruno Walter (1876-1961) from 1957 to 1961, during his later years, are the most important performances in the vast discography of this great conductor of the 20th century, and are the most important recordings of his long musical career. This is a collection of masterpieces that can literally be called a ``world heritage'' of recordings, which are the result of various experiences and deep insights from his activities. This series, Walter's first full-fledged hybrid product that systematically reissues all stereo recordings by composer, is a new remix and remaster of the original analog 3-track master for the first time in 21 years since 1998. It brings back the unique sound engraved on the original master. The fourth volume is a collection of Brahms' works, including four symphonies, the University Celebration and Tragic Overture, Haydn Variations, a double concerto with Francescatti/Fournier, two vocal pieces, and Schumann's piano concerto with Istomin. coupling. DISC 6 includes scenes of rehearsals with the New York Philharmonic, German narration recorded during a visit to Vienna in June 1960 (not yet released in Japan), and more.

[Limited production edition] 6CD A separate commentary book includes translations of the lyrics, rehearsal scenes, and comments on the narration. Standard jewel case is housed in a three-sided cardboard box.

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brahms DISC 1 (hybrid disc) 1-4 Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 [Recorded: November 25, 1959 (1st movement), 28th (2nd and 3rd movements) & 30th (4th movement)] 5 Alto Rhapsody Op. 53 [Recorded: January 11, 1961] 6Song of Destiny Op.54 [Recorded: January 9, 1961]

DISC 2 (hybrid disc) 1-4 Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73 [Recorded: January 11, 14th & 16th, 1960] 5 University Celebration Overture Op. 80 [Recorded: January 16, 1960]

DISC 3 (hybrid disc) 1-4 Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90 [Recorded: January 27 & 30, 1960] 5 Variations on a theme by Haydn, Op. 56a [Recorded: January 18 & 27, 1960]

DISC 4 (hybrid disc) 1-4 Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98 [Recorded: February 2, 4 & 6, 1959 (1st movement), February 9 & 12 (2nd and 3 movement), February 14 ( 4th movement)] 5 Tragic Overture Op. 81 [Recorded: January 23, 1960]

DISC 5 (hybrid disc) 1-3 Double Concerto for Violin and Cello in A minor, Op. 102 [Recorded: November 20 & 22, 1959] Schumann 4-6 Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 [Recorded: January 20 & 25, 1960]

DISC 6 (normally CD/monaural, [3] performance part is stereo) bruno walter in rehearsal brahms 1 Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73 ~ 1st movement [Recorded: December 28, 1953, Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York] 2 Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90 ~ 3rd movement [Recorded: December 21, 1953, Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York] 3 Bruno Walter talks about conducting [Recorded: February 23, 1956 (Walter's narration)] (Wagner: Siegfried Idyll [Recorded: January 27, 1959] and Brahms: Alto Rhapsody Op. 53 [Recorded] : January 11, 1961] 4-13 Bruno Walter Portrait (German, not yet released in Japan) [Recorded: June 1960, Vienna Art Week]

[DISC1] Mildred Miller (mezzo-soprano) [5] Occidental College Concert Choir [5, 6] [Choral conductor: Howard Shaw]

[DISC5] Gino Francescatti (violin) [1-3] Pierre Fournier (cello) [1-3] Eugene Istomin (piano) [4-6]

[DISC 1~6] columbia symphony orchestra Conductor: Bruno Walter

[DISC6] [1, 2] new york philharmonic Conductor and narrator: Bruno Walter [3] Bruno Walter, Arnold Michailis and others (narrator) [4] Bruno Walter (narrator, German)

[DISC 1~5] Stereo/SA-CD hybrid (SA-CD layer is 2ch) [DISC 6] monaural, [3] performance part stereo

[Recording location] Hollywood, American Legion Hall (Veterans Association Hall) [Excluding DISC 6] [Original recording producer] John McClure, Thomas Frost [Original analog master transfer, remix, remaster] Andreas K. Meyer (Meyer Media LLC)

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The stereo recordings made by Bruno Walter (1876-1961) from 1957 to 1961, during his later years, are the most important performances in the vast discography of the greatest conductor of the 20th century, and represent his long musical career. A collection of masterpieces that can literally be called a <world heritage> of recordings, the result of his various experiences and deep insights. This series, Walter's first full-fledged hybrid product that systematically reissues all stereo recordings by composer, is a new remix and remaster of the original analog 3-track master for the first time in 21 years since 1998. - Revives the unique sound engraved on the master as it is. The fourth volume is a collection of Brahms' works, including four symphonies, the University Celebration and Tragic Overture, Haydn Variations, a double concerto with Francescatti/Fournier, two vocal pieces, and Schumann's piano concerto with Istomin. coupling. DISC 6 includes scenes of rehearsals with the New York Philharmonic, German narration recorded during a visit to Vienna in June 1960 (not released in Japan), and more. (C)RS

countryoforigin: Japan