Mercury Living Presence

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 - Best of Mercury Living Presence (2022)  Music

Posted by Rtax at Feb. 18, 2022
VA - Best of Mercury Living Presence (2022)

VA - Best of Mercury Living Presence (2022)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 1.5 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 717 MB
5:11:13 | Classical | Label: UMG

The History of Mercury Living Presence
The year was 1950. The record industry was recovering from the 'battle of the speeds', which pitted RCA Victor, with its 45-rpm disc, against Columbia Records, inventor of the microgroove long-playing record. (The 78-rpm shellac disc had just suffered a swift demise.) In the aftermath of the protracted struggle, the unexpected happened. Both sides won: the 45-rpm became the preferred speed for popular music at the time and the LP was adopted as the industry standard for classics and other 'long-playing' programs.
Marcel Dupre - The Mercury Living Presence Recordings (2015) {10CDs Set Mercury-Decca 4788388 rec 1957-1965}

Marcel Dupré - The Mercury Living Presence Recordings (2015) {10CDs Set Mercury-Decca 4788388 rec 1957-1965}
XLD rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 2.11 Gb | MP3 @320 -> 945 Mb
Full Artwork @ 600 dpi (jpg) -> 381 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 1957-65, 2015 Mercury / Decca Music | 478 8388
Classical / Organ / Romantic / Baroque / Modern

Here is another fabulous collection from Mercury, all important recordings by one of the greatest of all organists. Marcel Dupré, born in Normandy 1888. He had a distinctive career, recognized as a master of his instrument, and as a composer and pedagogue. He gave thousands of concerts in the United States, Canada, Europe and often performed the complete organ works of Bach from memory. Considered to be the "Paganini of the Organ," his career flourished and we are fortunate he made many recordings in stereo.
V.A. - Mercury Living Presence: The Collector's Edition Vol.3 (53CDs, 2015)

V.A. - Mercury Living Presence: The Collector's Edition Vol.3 (53CDs, 2015)
Classical | MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 7,38 Gb
Label: Decca Classics

This 53-CD set is more than the sum of its parts. While not all the performances and recordings are top-notch, the overall quality is very high and as a historical overview of a label known for its sonic as well as musical merits, it's full of treasures. The Mercury sound at its best is vivid and still sounds remarkable and many of these recordings - such as the marches, show tunes and orchestral showpieces conducted by Frederic Fennell - demonstrate this amply. But it's not all lollipops by any means.
V.A. - Mercury Living Presence 2: The Collector's Edition (55CD Box Set, 2013) Part 1

V.A. - Mercury Living Presence 2: The Collector's Edition (55CD Box Set, 2013) Part 1
EAC Rip | FLAC (*image+.cue+.log,scans) | Run Time: 28:36:14 | 8,28 Gb
Genre: Classical, Baroque, Romantic, Modern | Label: Decca

This new collection of 55 CDs from the acclaimed audiophile label offers a wealth of recordings from the 1950s and 1960s in an unrivaled range of repertory. This ranges from solo Bach played by harpsichordist Rafael Puyana to American composer and conductor Howard Hanson in his own works as well as music by fellow-Americans. Key artists include Antal Dorati in works ranging from Beethoven to Bartok and Berg; Frederick Fennell, Rafael Kubelík, Paul Paray and Janos Starker.
V.A. - Mercury Living Presence 2: The Collector's Edition (55CD Box Set, 2013) Part 2

V.A. - Mercury Living Presence 2: The Collector's Edition (55CD Box Set, 2013) Part 2
EAC Rip | FLAC (*image+.cue+.log,scans) | Run Time: 33:40:44 | 9,78 Gb
Genre: Classical, Baroque, Romantic, Modern | Label: Decca

This new collection of 55 CDs from the acclaimed audiophile label offers a wealth of recordings from the 1950s and 1960s in an unrivaled range of repertory. This ranges from solo Bach played by harpsichordist Rafael Puyana to American composer and conductor Howard Hanson in his own works as well as music by fellow-Americans. Key artists include Antal Dorati in works ranging from Beethoven to Bartok and Berg; Frederick Fennell, Rafael Kubelík, Paul Paray and Janos Starker.
V.A. - Mercury Living Presence: The Collector's Edition Vol.3 (53CD Box Set, 2015)

V.A. - Mercury Living Presence: The Collector's Edition Vol.3 (53CD Box Set, 2015)
EAC Rip | APE (*image+.cue+.log,scans) | Run Time: 55:02:33 | 16,2 Gb
Genre: Classical | Label: Decca Classics

This 53-CD set is more than the sum of its parts. While not all the performances and recordings are top-notch, the overall quality is very high and as a historical overview of a label known for its sonic as well as musical merits, it's full of treasures. The Mercury sound at its best is vivid and still sounds remarkable and many of these recordings - such as the marches, show tunes and orchestral showpieces conducted by Frederic Fennell - demonstrate this amply. But it's not all lollipops by any means.
Antal Dorati, LSO - Rimsky-Korsakov & Borodin Orchestral Works (2004) MCH SACD ISO + DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

Antal Dorati, London Symphony Orchestra - Rimsky-Korsakov & Borodin Orchestral Works (2004)
SACD Rip | SACD ISO | DST64 2.0 & 3.0 > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | 68:04 min | Scans (PDF) included | 3,12 GB
or DSD64 2.0 Stereo (from SACD-ISO to Tracks.dsf) > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | Scans (PDF) included | 1,77 GB
or FLAC Stereo (converted with foobar2000 to tracks) 24bit/96 kHz | Scans (PDF) included | 1,52 GB
Mercury Living Presence 35mm series

This SACD presents a new three-channel mix–something that was not offered by the disc’s original producer–of these 1956-59 Mercury Living Presence recordings. The two-channel version (also included on the disc) brings a noticeable improvement in clarity and presence over previous issues, as if a layer of gauze had been removed from the speakers, and it interestingly remains a more natural listening experience than the three-channel alternative. The primary concern however, remains the music, and Antal Dorati’s vibrant, colorful performances, with stunning playing from the London Symphony Orchestra (the sweetly swooning strings in Le Coq d’Or; the brazen brass in the Russian Easter Overture; the gorgeous woodwinds in the Polovtsian Dances) should be reason enough to purchase this disc.
Osipov State Russian Folk Orchestra - Balalaika Favorites (1963) [Reissue 2005] MCH PS3 ISO + DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

Osipov State Russian Folk Orchestra - Balalaika Favorites (1963) [Reissue 2005]
PS3 Rip | SACD ISO | DST64 2.0 & 3.0 > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | 49:34 minutes | Scans included | 2,46 GB
or DSD64 2.0 Stereo (from SACD-ISO to Tracks.dsf) > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | Scans included | 1,38 GB
or FLAC 2.0 (converted with foobar2000 to tracks) 24bit/96 kHz | Full Scans included | 1,13 GB
Mercury Living Presence 35mm series

This is the first recordings ever made in the Soviet Union by american musical and technical stuff and equipment, recorded on lovation in Moscow. This SACD presents, for the first time, the Osipov State Russian Folk Orchestra's legendary recordings in their original 3-channel (left, right & centre) versions. Using the original 35mm film masters, the disc features a DSD 3-channel stereo and a new DSD stereo transfer.
Janos Starker - Bach: Suites for Solo Cello (Complete), Sonatas in G & D Major for Cello & Piano (1963/1965/1991/2004)

Janos Starker - Bach: Suites for Solo Cello (Complete), Sonatas in G & D Major for Cello & Piano (1963/1965/1991/2004)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/176,4 kHz | Time - 140:43 minutes | 5,04 GB
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time - 140:43 minutes | 3,16 GB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Digital booklet

Janos Starker was one of the 20th century's best cellists, known for his warmth and expression, as well as a thorough knowledge of the instrument. On these historic recordings, Starker delivers Bach’s six suites for solo cello and sonatas with technical expertise and authenticity. Accompanied by pianist György Sebök, this re-release is captured with the pristine sound associated with the Mercury Living Presence series.