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Rhapsodies - Stokowski (1961) {Classic/RCA LSC-2471 180g} 24-bit/96kHz Vinyl Rip + Redbook Version

Posted By: garybx
Rhapsodies - Stokowski (1961) {Classic/RCA LSC-2471 180g} 24-bit/96kHz Vinyl Rip + Redbook Version

Rhapsodies - Stokowski
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/96kHz | FLAC (5% Recovery) | m3u & Tech Log, no cue | HQ Artwork
794 MB (24/96) + 219 MB (CD) | RAR 5% recovery | DR Analysis | Classical | 1961
Classic Records/RCA LSC-2471 (1994) 180g 1S RTI Pressing

This album conducted by Leopold Stokowski is part of a Classic Records Deluxe 1S Edition Box Set of RCA Living Stereo "Shaded Dog" releases. This thoroughly enchanting disc covers the full range of emotion, from the fiery intensity of folk-based melodies from Liszt and Enesco to the lyrical joyfulness of Smetana's Moldau and Bartered Bride overture. The glory of these performances is found in the compositions of Enescu and Smetana. Often dismissed because of his theatricality, here Stokowski shines with brilliance in music so suited to his flamboyant, some would say gushy, nature. The Moldau flows beautifully along its varied course under this capable baton, filled with the vitality of a first-time hearing of this familiar but wonderful standard. Not so well known to all is the Enescu Roumanian Rhapsody. Stokowski imbues such diverse coloration and rhythmic insistance as to mesmerise on each listening. More than an historical document, these recordings could well become your favorite performances of these works.

LP track listing

Side One

Franz Liszt - Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-sharp minor
1. "Hungarian Rhapsody" - 8:38

Georges Enesco - Roumanian Rhapsody No. 1 in A, Op. 11
2. "Roumanian Rhapsody" - 11:27

Side Two

Bedrich Smetana
3. "The Moldau" - 12:16
4. "The Bartered Bride: Overture" - 7:05


Released: 1961 [Classic Records reissue 1994]
Recorded: 1961
Genre: Classical
Length: 39:26
Label: RCA Living Stereo/Classic Records
Producers: Michael Hobson, Ying Tan

Personnel

RCA Victor Symphony/Leopold Stokowski, Conductor


As far as I know, this was the first box set that Classic Records issued (1994). While most recent high-quality reissues go back and remaster from tape and then cut new stampers on a lathe, my memory of the details of this box set is that they used the actual first pressing stampers so that the only difference between these releases and the originals is the heavier vinyl.

Folks have different ideas about how the tags should be used for classical music, so I settled on a system that works for me. If my system doesn't suit you, you are free to change them as you see fit.

Despite the legendary reputation of these recordings, I have had trouble finding reviews or even technical information about them.



Rhapsodies
Leopold Stokowski/RCA Victor Symphony
Part of Classic Records Deluxe 1S Edition Box Set
Classic Records/RCA LSC-2234 (1994/1961)
180g 1S Pressing on 180g
24-bit / 96kHz Vinyl Rip by garybx
November 2011

Vinyl condition: New

Deadwax info
Side 1: LSC 2471-A
Side 2: LSC 2471-B

VPI HW-16.5 RCM
Rega P25 Turntable
Rega Exact Cartridge
Coda 01 Preamp
Apogee Duet 2 external USB audio interface
Mac Pro Dual Quad-Core Xeon 2.8 GHz
Sound Studio 4.2 recording software
ClickRepair 3.4.5 and Amadeus Pro 2.0.3 for de-click (manual mode only)
iZotope RX Advanced 2.0 for Redbook conversion
xACT 2.13 for Redbook SBE correction
XLD Version 20111015 (136.4) for FLAC conversion

RCM > TT > Exact > Coda preamp > ADC > Mac Pro > Sound Studio @ 24/96 >
analyze (no clipping, DC Bias offset correction) > split into individual tracks >
Amadeus Pro click repair in manual mode >
FLAC encoded Level 8 with XLD

No DeNoise was used on this rip.
All de-clicking software used in full manual mode to preserve musical transients.
No music was harmed in the making of this vinyl rip.
No silence been removed, please burn gapless to match original track layout.

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Rhapsodies - Stokowski (1961) {Classic/RCA LSC-2471 180g} 24-bit/96kHz Vinyl Rip + Redbook Version


The Classic Records Deluxe 1S Edition Box Set includes:
LSC1806 Strauss - Also Sprach Zarathustra (Reiner, CSO)
LSC1900 Berlioz - Symphonie Fantastique (Munch, BSO)
LSC2398 Khachaturian - Masque...Comedians (Kondrashin, RCAVSO)
LSC2456 Lalo - Symphony Espagnole (Szeryng, Hendl, CSO)
LSC1934 Bartok - Concerto For Orchestra (Reiner, CSO)
LSC2500 Strauss - Waltzes (Reiner, CSO)
LSC2423 Festival (Reiner, CSO)
LSC2541 Liszt - Todtentanz &a...rto No. 1 (Janis, Reiner, CSO)
LSC2234 Saint-Saens - Piano C...(Rubinstein, Wallenstein, SOA)
LSC2471 Rhapsodies (Stokowski, RCAVO)

Rhapsodies - Stokowski (1961) {Classic/RCA LSC-2471 180g} 24-bit/96kHz Vinyl Rip + Redbook Version


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