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Oscar Shumsky, RSNO, Neeme Jarvi - Alexander Glazunov: The Seasons, Op. 67; Violin Concerto, Op. 82 (1988)

Alexander Glazunov: The Seasons, Op. 67; Violin Concerto, Op. 82 (1988)
Oscar Shumsky, violin; Royal Scottish National Orchestra, conducted by Neeme Järvi

EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 254 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 135 Mb | Scans included
Genre: Classical | Label: Chandos | # CHAN 8596 | Time: 00:56:32

There are many different musical "Seasons" aside from Vivaldi's, and next to Haydn's oratorio of the same name, this is probably the most famous example. The complete ballet is of modest length–only 40 minutes or so–and the autumn "Bacchanal" contains what is probably the catchiest tune that Glazunov ever wrote. You'll probably think that you've heard it before, but can't quite figure out where. Neeme Jarvi is always at his best in big, splashy Romantic pieces, and this performance is no exception. He whips the orchestra up to a fine frenzy where necessary, and given Chandos's fine sound and a sensible coupling, you're in for some good listening.
Philippe Graffin, David Lloyd-Jones - The Romantic Violin Concerto 10: Cliffe & Erlanger: Violin Concertos (2011)

Philippe Graffin, David Lloyd-Jones, BBC National Orchestra of Wales - The Romantic Violin Concerto 10: Cliffe & Erlanger: Violin Concertos (2011)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 317 Mb | Total time: 69:45 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Hyperion | # CDA67838 | Recorded: 2010

Hyperion’s Romantic Violin Concerto series reaches its tenth volume, and turns to two composers based in England, and works by them which have lain hidden for decades. This disc provides a fascinating glimpse of musical history and the shifting fashions of the age which made fame such a fleeting thing for so many composers.

Tchaikovsky Masterworks Edition: Limited Edition Box Set 27CDs (2015)  Music

Posted by Discograf_man at Dec. 28, 2015
Tchaikovsky Masterworks Edition: Limited Edition Box Set 27CDs (2015)

Tchaikovsky Masterworks Edition: Limited Edition Box Set 27CDs (2015)
Classical | MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 4,27 Gb
Label: Deutsche Grammophon | Release Year: 2015

Limited Edition. Renowned for his soaring melodies and dramatic style, Tchaikovsky was a master of many genres. This wide-ranging edition comprises his complete symphonies, orchestral suites and ballets, two celebrated operas, his great concertos, with significant excursions into his chamber and solo piano works, songs and sacred music - all interpreted by leading artists on Deutsche Grammophon and Decca.

Phase 4 Stereo Concert Series [41CD Box Set] (2014) [Re-Up]  Music

Posted by Discograf_man at Sept. 29, 2020
Phase 4 Stereo Concert Series [41CD Box Set] (2014) [Re-Up]

Phase 4 Stereo Concert Series [41CD Box Set] (2014)
Classical | MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 5,87 Gb
Label: Decca | Release Year: 2014

Decca/London introduced Phase 4 Stereo in 1961. For classical music, the Phase 4 approach was based on miking every orchestra section individually, along with mics for selected instruments – up to a maximum of 20 channels, which were then mixed via a recording console. This resulted in a dynamic, in your face sound with relatively little hall ambience. The quality of the sound mostly depended on how skillfully the recording engineer balanced each channel – and the results were not always consistent. Thus, the Phase 4 sound was the antithesis of the minimally miked, “simplicity is wisdom” approach of the RCA’s early Living Stereo and Mercury’s Living Presence recordings, along with Telarc’s early digital recordings.

Phase 4 Stereo Concert Series: Box Set 41CDs (2014)  Music

Posted by Discograf_man at Nov. 19, 2015
Phase 4 Stereo Concert Series: Box Set 41CDs (2014)

Phase 4 Stereo Concert Series: Box Set 41CDs (2014)
Classical | MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 5,87 Gb
Label: Decca | Release Year: 2014

Decca/London introduced Phase 4 Stereo in 1961. For classical music, the Phase 4 approach was based on miking every orchestra section individually, along with mics for selected instruments – up to a maximum of 20 channels, which were then mixed via a recording console. This resulted in a dynamic, in your face sound with relatively little hall ambience. The quality of the sound mostly depended on how skillfully the recording engineer balanced each channel – and the results were not always consistent.

V.A. - Phase 4 Stereo Concert Series (41CD Box Set, 2014)  Music

Posted by Discograf_man at July 15, 2018
V.A. - Phase 4 Stereo Concert Series (41CD Box Set, 2014)

V.A. - Phase 4 Stereo Concert Series (41CD Box Set, 2014)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue, log) | Run Time: 1d 18:42:46 | 12,21 Gb
Genre: Classical, Violin, Piano, Opera | Label: Decca (UMO)

"A 40 CD overview of some of the most sonically-spectacular classical and film soundtrack albums ever made. With 11 albums enjoying their first international CD release, Decca here celebrates a unique chapter in its own engineering history. Created in 1961, Phase 4 used the then-new multi-mixing techniques to deliver albums of maximum immediacy, clarity of instrumentation and breadth of dynamic range. 200 classical releases were eventually released on this label, with the first major classical releases 50 years ago in 1964. This set shows Phase 4 in its prime – big classical works requiring large scale orchestras, ripe for the display of spectacular sound engineering feats.

V.A. - Philips Classics - The Stereo Years: Box Set 50CDs (2016) Re-up  Music

Posted by Discograf_man at May 18, 2019
V.A. - Philips Classics - The Stereo Years: Box Set 50CDs (2016) Re-up

V.A. - Philips Classics - The Stereo Years: Box Set 50CDs (2016)
Classical | MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 8,47 Gb
Label: Decca (UMO) Classics | Release Year: 2016

This 50-CD collection of analogue albums aims to represent the heyday of Philips’ passion for great natural sound – the Stereo Years. There was a firm belief within the label’s team that recording technique was there to serve the music - the Musicians had their own views about how any given piece should be interpreted and how it should sound; the recording team’s job was to grasp that vision and make it a reality. This recording philosophy, combined with great artistry and visionary repertoire policy, created a special chapter in the history of classical music recordings that still inspires artists, sound engineers and collectors alike.

V.A. - Philips Classics - The Stereo Years (50CD Box Set, 2016)  Music

Posted by Discograf_man at July 22, 2018
V.A. - Philips Classics - The Stereo Years (50CD Box Set, 2016)

V.A. - Philips Classics - The Stereo Years (50CD Box Set, 2016)
EAC Rip | APE (*image + .cue,log) | Run Time: 55:27:11 | 15,32 Gb
Genre: Classical | Label: Philips

This 50-CD collection of analogue albums aims to represent the heyday of Philips’ passion for great natural sound – the Stereo Years. There was a firm belief within the label’s team that recording technique was there to serve the music - the Musicians had their own views about how any given piece should be interpreted and how it should sound; the recording team’s job was to grasp that vision and make it a reality. This recording philosophy, combined with great artistry and visionary repertoire policy, created a special chapter in the history of classical music recordings that still inspires artists, sound engineers and collectors alike.
Mercury Living Presence - The Collector's Edition Vol.1: Box Set 51CDs (2012) [Re-Up]

Mercury Living Presence - The Collector's Edition Vol.1: Box Set 51CDs (2012)
Classical | MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 8,14 Gb | Covers 130 Mb
Label: Decca | Release Year: 2012

The Collector's Edition - Celebrating a groundbreaking label - The true legacy of a legendary label. Long hailed as an audiophile's label, Mercury represents an important milestone in the history of classical recordings. A s The New York Times described, 'One feels oneself in the living presence of the orchestra'. 60 years after the landmark first recording, Mercury Living Presence: The Collector's Edition celebrates this special anniversary.
VA - Tchaikovsky: Masterworks Edition (2015) (27 CDs Box Set)

VA - Tchaikovsky: Masterworks Edition (2015) (27 CDs Box Set)
EAC Rip | FLAC (Tracks+.cue, log) | 27 CDs, 38:56:50 min | Front Cover | 7,52 Gb
Genre: Classical / Label: Deutsche Grammophon

Limited Edition. Renowned for his soaring melodies and dramatic style, Tchaikovsky was a master of many genres. This wide-ranging edition comprises his complete symphonies, orchestral suites and ballets, two celebrated operas, his great concertos, with significant excursions into his chamber and solo piano works, songs and sacred music - all interpreted by leading artists on Deutsche Grammophon and Decca.