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Beethoven - Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2 : Polish Chamber Orchestra : Wojciech Rajski - 180g LP

Product no.: L157

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Tacet - L157 - 180 Gram Virgin Vinyl -

Pure Analogue Audiophile Remaster

Pressed at Pallas Germany - Limited Edition

The lean chamber orchestra is ideally suited for Beethoven’s music. Wojciech Rajski knows how to use the advantages by cleverly developing individual parts. And if you know the TACET recordings (and who doesn’t?) you will appreciate the warmer sound which is thanks to the tube (or valve) recording equipment! --> Beethoven’s early works in a nimble valve version." Audio Review

The very clear and accurate sound image of this Tacet-tube recording is very suitable for the musical concept of the to support conductors. In short: Great recording that we want to include in the canon of the great Beethoven interpretations now! Image Review

BEETHOVEN / Symphony Nos.1&2 Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 1 in C major op. 21 and No. 2 in D major op. 36 -

The Polish Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Wojciech Rajski Considering the enormous number of excellent Beethoven recordings on the market, it requires a great deal of self-confidence to put out yet another Symphonies Edition.

The latest production offered by the Tacet label is like a breath of fresh air in the lofty heights of the Viennese Classical period, and threatens to blow some of the mighty from their pedestals. The reason for this is not only to be found in the outstanding, glowing sound of the two early symphonies but rather in the spirited interpretation. Wojciech Rajski and the Polish Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra offer a joyous, thrilling Beethoven performance which is neither sensational nor illustrative. In masterly fashion the musicians combine the explosive kernel with the tender mantle of the surrounds and bestow upon us a transparent yet full sound which is a sheer pleasure to hear.

The wind passages have been recorded and reproduced with loving care and attention, which is reminiscent of the substance and intensity of Otto Klemperer’s recordings in the 50s and 60s. In contrast to the old master, however, Rajski indulges in vigorous tempi in the outer movements, and unleashes virtuosic power particulary in the explosive finale of the Second Symphony. While waiting eagerly for further symphonic fireworks from Tacet, collectors are recommended to enjoy this benchmark recording.

Recording: July 2006 in the church of "Stella Maris" in Sopot, Poland, by Andreas Spreer and Roland Kistner Production: Andreas Spreer

"The lean chamber orchestra is ideally suited for Beethoven’s music. Wojciech Rajski knows how to use the advantages by cleverly developing individual parts. And if you know the TACET recordings (and who doesn’t?) you will appreciate the warmer sound which is thanks to the tube (or valve) recording equipment! --> Beethoven’s early works in a nimble valve version." - LP Magazine 05/2007

Musicians:

Polish Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra

Wojcech Rajski, conductor

Selections:

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

1. Symphony No. 1 in C Major

2. Symphony No. 2 in D Major

Inspiring Tube Sound:

What is it that makes "tube sound" what it is? The advantages of tubes over transistors are difficult to describe in technical terms. Perhaps the reference to the higher and different type of distortion with tube amplifiers is most applicable, although "distortion" has a rather negative meaning: the more distortion, the worse it is. So this can't be entirely right. Besides, the distortions of these microphones of 1947 are much too slight to be really noticeable. The recording of the Partitas of Johann Sebastian Bach with Florin Paul is, for me, although meanwhile almost 23 years old, still the best example in our TACET catalogue of the special quality of tube microphones. The two U 47 microphones by Neumann made their contribution.

For the LP, however, (except for rare exceptions, justified for musical reasons) the signal is even stored on a tube tape recorder and then mastered with valve equipment, so that one would be right in saying that for the entire production not a single transistor was used.

We have always been especially pleased to receive so much feedback about our Tube Only productions. This motivates us even more to keep working with this technology and rescue it from oblivion. People have told us that the music sounds warmer, without losing any of its TACET brilliance. The timbres glow more. We have also heard that people have the impression of a more homogeneous sound, whatever that is meant to be. So let everyone listen to their own hearts and to the Tube Only recordings and feel something special! Even the sheer joy of this slightly nostalgic outstanding technology can be reason enough to like these productions. Yet what would it all be without the wonderful work of the artists!