Ernest Ansermet - Borodin: Symphony No.2, Glazunov: The Seasons, Glinka: Valse-Fantasie (1954-1966) [2021 SACD]

The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, conducted by Ernest Ansermet, performs Alexander Borodin's Symphony No. 2, recorded February 1961 [Steppes] and October 1954 [Symphony]. Also included are performances of Mikhail Glinka's Valse-Fantasie, recorded May 1964, and Alexander Glazunov's The Seasons, Op. 67, recorded May 1966. Each performance was recorded at Victoria Hall in Geneva, Switzerland.

The reissue of classical music masterpieces by ESOTERIC has attracted a lot of attention, both for its uncompromising commitment to recreating the original master sound, and for using hybrid Super Audio CD (SACD) technology to improve sound quality. This series marks the first hybrid SACD release of historical recording selections that have been main stays of the catalog since their initial release. These new audio versions feature ESOTERIC's proprietary re-mastering process to achieve the highest level of sound quality.


Tracks:

Aleksander Borodin:
01] In the Steppes of Central Asia
Symphony No.2 in B minor
02] 1. Allegro
03] 2. Scherzo (Prestissimo - Allegretto - Tempo I)
04] 3. Andante
05] 4. Finale (Allegro)

Mikhail Glinka:
06] Valse-Fantasie

Aleksander Glazunov:
The Seasons, Op.67
07] 1. Winter
08] 2. Spring
09] 3. Summer
10] 4. Autumn

Personnel:

Ernest Ansermet
L'Orchestre de la Suisse Romande