Ravel - Daphins Et Chloe / Ma Mere L'Oye : Stanislaw Skrowaczewski - SACD

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Ravel - Daphins Et Chloe / Ma Mere L'Oye : Stanislaw Skrowaczewski - SACD
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Mobile Fidelity UDSACD4008 - SACD Hybrid Multichannel - 821797400862

Numbered Limited  Edition - Plays On All CD Players

Mastered on the Mobile Fidelity GAIN 2™ Mastering Technology for Ultradisc UHR SACD   

Featuring four discrete channels (as well as a spectacular stereo mix) of stunning, quadraphonic clarity and mastered via MFSL's proprietary GAIN 2 system, this warm-hearted performance by the Minnesota Orchestra, as conducted by Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, will leave discerning listeners utterly impressed.

First released by Vox in 1975, these splendid recordings by Stanislaw Skrowaczewski and the Minnesota Orchestra of masterworks by Maurice Ravel receive a fresh remastering for this hybrid SACD, scrupulously engineered in 2005 by Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab. Working from the carefully preserved four-track analog master tapes, and processing the sound through its GAIN 2 system (Greater Ambient Information Network), the label has produced a credibly resonant surround sound environment for the music; and the recordings' range and depth are vivid and realistic, even on a standard stereo player.

The advanced technology makes Ravel's sumptuous scores come alive with almost the same detail and dynamic variety that can be expected of a fine recording, and the original quadraphonic sound is almost as convincing as many later 5.0 or 5.1 multichannel recordings. Skrowaczewski's interpretations are masterful and magically atmospheric, and the Minnesota Orchestra plays at a world-class level of technical polish and expression, with no missteps in execution or tone quality. These colorful performances of the two suites from Daphnis et Chloé, Ma mère l'oye, and Valses nobles et sentimentales were critically praised on their LP release, so this reissue should garner as many kudos and find an honored place in any audiophile's collection.

Ravel Daphnis et Chloe on Limited-Edition 4.0 Hybrid SACD from Mobile Fidelity
 
Featuring four discrete channels (as well a spectacular stereo mix) of stunning, quadraphonic clarity and mastered via MFSL's proprietary GAIN 2 System, this warm-hearted performance by the Minnesota Orchestra, as conducted by Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, will leave discerning listeners utterly impressed. Other highlights include the children-inspired classic Ma Mere L'oye and the 'tres jolie' Valse Nobles et Sentimentales. As usual, Mobile Fidelity’s engineers have brought new life to both the stereo and “True Surround” versions of this classic performance!
 
1. Daphnis et Chloé (Ballet) - Suite No. 1 - 12:44
Nocturne
Interlude
Danse guerrière
 
2. Interlude - Suite No. 2 - 18:00
Lever du jour
Pantomime
Danse générale
 
3. Ma Mère l'Oye - 29:58
Prelude
Danse de la Belle au bois dormant
Interlude
Pavane de la Belle et de la Bête
Interlude
Petit Poucet
Interlude
Laideronnette, Impératrice des Pagodes
Interlude
Apothéose: Le Jardin féerique
 
4. Valse nobles et sentimentales - 17:52
 
Mobile Fidelity believes that mastering systems should be neutral and transparent. The essential idea is to unveil all the detailed musical information on the original master recording without adding deterioration, coloration or other sonic artifacts. 
 
It is worth noting that Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab stands out as one of few record labels that independently invests in research and development of audio technology. With proprietary innovations such as GAIN 2™, general music enthusiasts and audiophiles alike have reaped the benefit of a higher consumer audio standard without investing in costly new hardware. Mobile Fidelity is pleased to work with a variety of engineering legends and companies including Tim de Paravicini, Ed Meitner, Pass Labs, Theta Digital and Sony Electronics. 
 
Our joint efforts to seek out the ultimate audio experience, has resulted in significant advances for the technology of music reproduction. 
 
GAIN 2™ Mastering Technology for Ultradisc UHR™ Hybrid SACD and Ultradisc II™ 24kt Gold CDs 
 
For over twenty years, Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab has continually searched for the ultimate audio experience. During this search MFSL engineers and associates created The GAIN™ System, a proprietary mastering technology which brought warmth and ambience to the compact disc format. A few years ago - with higher resolution formats on the horizon - the vision of GAIN 2™ began. As it stands today, GAIN 2™ is one of the greatest technical advancements in analogue and digital technology in the last ten years. It consists of a series of critical modifications and new components to Mobile Fidelity's proprietary mastering chain. 
 
We feel that GAIN 2™ has come extremely close to meeting this goal. The key accomplishments of GAIN 2™ System are 1) the ability to extract all the musical information as possible through the Ultra High bandwidth analogue tape playback system with proprietary custom tape playback heads, reproducer electronics and 2) transparently capturing and storing that information with the Direct Stream Digital recording system. 

 

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