Reference Recordings - RM-1505 - 200 Gram Virgin Vinyl -
The Reference Mastercuts Series - Limited Edition - Pressed at QRP
Cut on a custom Cutting Lathe designed by Nelson Pass - Half Speed Mastering
The Absolute Sound Super Disc List TAS Harry Pearson Super LP List
The sonics are rich and full, with the added “air” around the orchestra’s sections as heard with the best vinyl recordings. Sound 5/5 Audaud
You will enjoy the amazing sound on this deluxe half-speed mastered LP of favorites and rarities from Reference Recordings. Included on this breathtaking program of Exotic Dances from the Opera are: Rimsky-Korsakov - Dance of the Tumblers from The Snow Maiden; Richard Strauss - Dance of the Seven Veils from Salome; Mussorgsky - Dance of the Persian Slaves from Khovanshchina; Tchaikovsky - Hopak from Mazeppa; Rabaud - Dances from Marouf, Cobbler of Cairo; and Saint-Saens - Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah.
This collection of exceptional performances from Eiji Oue and the Minnesota Orchestra has been a perennial favorite and best seller on CD, SACD and HRx, and now can be heard on 200g LP! This recording is one of legendary engineer "Prof." Keith Johnson's very best and favorite titles!
"A sonic spectacular. The orchestra sounds full, natural, warm, and nicely spread out over the soundstage. There is none of the glare that still seems to affect many orchestral digital recordings; even the highest register of the violins sounds smooth and musical. Climaxes are never congested, and the fullest textures still retain clarity... this is simply to enjoy." - Henry Fogel, Fanfare
"Paradoxically, the sound I heard offered a clearer, more 'natural' balance between strings, winds, brass and percussion than my balcony seat in the hall." - John Michel, Skyway News Minneapolis
"A mound of whipped cream, served with panache. The sheer virtuosity of the playing is a marvel, this remains one of the great American orchestras and the interpretations are clean, light, sometimes tongue-in-cheek." - Michael Fleming, St. Paul Pioneer Press
"Oue's program offers an inventive combination of worthwhile obscurities interlocked with superb versions of popular classics." - Heuwell Tircuit, InTune
Features:
- Reference Recordings Mastercut Series
- Half-Speed Mastered 200g LP
- Pressed at Quality Record Pressings
- Gatefold Jacket
Musicians:
- Eiji Oue (conductor)
- Minnesota Orchestra
Exotic Dances From The Opera - Eiji Oue - Minnesota Orchestra
1. Rimsky-Korsakov - Dance of the Tumblers from The Snow Maiden
2. Richard Strauss - Dance of the Seven Veils from Salome
3. Mussorgsky - Dance of the Persian Slaves from Khovanshchina
4. Tchaikovsky - Hopak from Mazeppa
5. Rabaud - Dances from Marouf, Cobbler of Cairo
6. Saint-Saens - Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah
