Fritz Reiner, Chicago Symphony - The Reiner Sound (1958) [2014 SACD]

Yet another giant of the Living Stereo series. The Isle Of The Dead is a truly awesome orchestral spectacular with dynamic peaks that will stun most listeners. Also included is the equally stirring version of Rhapsodie Espagnole.

"My initial impressions are pretty clear: the new Analogue Productions RCA Living Stereo SACDs are definitely an improvement over the older BMG/RCA SACDs. In fact, there's no doubt about it in my listening sessions. ... there is a better sense of space, more detail & deeper, richer lower frequencies. ... The dynamics on the APO SACD are better, of a certainty, to my ears. ... This is a remarkable accomplishment."
~David W. Robinson, Editor-in-Chief, Positive Feedback Online.

Tracks:

Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
1. Rapsodie Espagnole
I. Prelude a la Nuit
II. Malaguena
III. Habanera
IV. Feria
2. Pavan For A Dead Princess

Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)
3. Isle Of The Dead, Op.29

Personnel:

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Fritz Reiner, conductor
Sidney Harth, violin solor