ORG Original Recordings Group /  Mercury Living Presence - ORG173

45RPM - Two Disc - 180 Gram Virgin Vinyl - Pressed at RTI

2,500 Numbered limited Edition - Mastered by Bernie Grundman

The Philharmonia Hungarica conducted by Antal Dorati conducts the Philharmonia Hungarica in performing Ancient Dances and Airs for Lute by Respighi.

Legendary Mercury Living Presence classical music album pressed on Audiophile Quality 45rpm 180g vinyl.

Comprised of three suites written between 1917 and 1932 and scored variously for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, brass, timpani, celesta, harp and strings, the melodic "street" music is easily grasped and falls on the ear with a comforting familiarity. Respighi's lush yet open and airy arrangements cast a warm, sumptuous, delicate glow that acknowledges the age of the compositions while casting them in modern, 20th Century wrappings.

As a way into "classical music" this rich, spacious recording made in the largest (1840 seat) of the three venues contained within the Vienna Konzerthaus using three omni-directional microphones is difficult to beat. The sound verges on intoxicating, with transparent strings that are light as soufflé and plucked instruments that capture the transient bite with proper speed and authority. The stage is wide and very deep with the recording perfectly capturing the reverberant field and giving it just the right amount of attention so that the instruments project both delicacy and immediacy.

Features:
• Numbered Deluxe Laminated Double Gatefold Jackets
• Only 2500 Numbered Limited Edition Copies Worldwide!
• Audiophile 180g, 45rpm Vinyl
• Double LP
• Pressed at RTI
• Mastered by Bernie Grundman from the Original Analog Master Tapes!

Musicians:
Philharmonia Hungarica
Antal Dorati, conductor

Track Listing:
Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936) - Ancient Dances and Airs for Lute
1. Suite No. 1 (for Orchestra)
2. Suite No.2 (for Orchestra)
3. Suite No. 3 (for Strings)

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