John Barbirolli - R. Strauss: Ein Heldenleben (1969) [2020 SACD Definition Serie]

"The Life of Heroes" was the last song recorded with London Hibiki in September 1969, the last year of the song, and the LP first appeared three months after Barbirolli's death. The slow tempo and rich expression are unique and unrivaled for more than 50 minutes, but the conductor that does not relax at all is wonderful. In this reprint, "Waltz Sequences (Barbirolli)" of "Knight of Roses" with Halle Tube is coupled. Both songs are the world's first SACD sound source. Mastering was performed separately for the SACD layer and the CD layer using a master digitized at 192kHz/24bit from the original analog master tape of the home country. With new commentary. It is a permanent preservation board.

The only recording of "The Life of the Heroes" in 1969, which was recorded about a year before he died, became the final session recording with the London Symphony Orchestra, which has many masterpieces. The connection between the two is long, and it is interesting to see Mr. Fujino's description (recollection of John Georges who is Commas) in the commentary for the pattern at the time of this recording, but this recording plays other performances with a rich sound and scale feeling. Separate them greatly. The external effect that is often seen when playing R. Strauss' works is such that it is an extremely fulfilling performance with no slight impression. It is a masterpiece with sufficient ability of orchestra and complete recording. The coupling this time is from Waltz Sequence, which is an arrangement by Barbirolli "Knight of Roses". With the performance filled with the wonderful essence of the song in about 12 minutes, you can fully understand Barbiloli's extraordinaryness just by listening to this song. It is a masterpiece where you can fully enjoy the lively flow of music and the true charm of Strauss.

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