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It’s a journey. Whatever gets you in so be it.
I only have Bernstein x NYPO Mahler 7 and it is excellent. If only I could find the rest of them for sale, I’d buy the set.
Ok, I won’t spoil it any more. I’ll look forward to your thoughts.
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You wouldn’t think the playback system would make much of a difference with a 1944 mono recording, but it does.
I think it’s quite an interesting challenge to see what your audio chain can do when it is given less to work with.
Is the system handling now-more-important dynamics with nuance and authority? Is it transparent enough to “see it all” in one channel?
Why would you bother?
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So you can listen to a more focused presentation. Stereo is not inherently better.
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So you can bring to life some of the best performances ever recorded in their full vintage charm.
A sublime interpretation. It was all about emotional impact for Furtwangler.
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Shostakovich 5.
The antagonists in this are much more modern than in Beethoven. There’s still that flowing lyricism, but with a big mechanical evil in the background.
The recording itself is gorgeous. Very pretty and brimming with delicate energy.
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Casals will always have a special place in my mind for his iconic performances of these Cello Suites. He brought them to life with imagination and charm not easily forgotten.
However, 1930’s recordings have limitations.
This Janos Starker SACD puts you INTO the performance of a master artist at work. You did not know a cello was capable of so many tones, and they are all connected to his mind like an orchestra connected to a conductor, but better because it’s only him.
I put off buying this for a long time because you can hear him breathing in samples I heard on YouTube. Once I got it home, I realized that if I did hear him breathing, it’s because the volume is too loud. If I gain it up to the point where his breathing is barely audible, it’s perfect; he’s sitting right there.
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where did you get your copy of it?
On the pricier side but Discogs and eBay have copies.
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I bought this one off of Amazon, but I look all over for interesting stuff.
It’s for sure easy to overpay.
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