Saint-Saens - Concerto #2 + Franck-Symphonic Variations (1958) {Classic/RCA LSC-2234 180g} 24-bit/96kHz Vinyl Rip + CD Version
Saint-Saens - Concerto No. 2 + Franck - Symphonic Variations
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/96kHz | FLAC (5% Recovery) | m3u & Tech Log, no cue | HQ Artwork
754 MB (24/96) + 193 MB (CD) | RAR 5% recovery | DR Analysis | Classical | 1958
Classic Records/RCA LSC-2234 (1994) 180g 1S RTI Pressing
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/96kHz | FLAC (5% Recovery) | m3u & Tech Log, no cue | HQ Artwork
754 MB (24/96) + 193 MB (CD) | RAR 5% recovery | DR Analysis | Classical | 1958
Classic Records/RCA LSC-2234 (1994) 180g 1S RTI Pressing
This album is part of a Classic Records Deluxe 1S Edition Box Set of RCA Living Stereo "Shaded Dog" releases. Arthur Rubinstein had performed Saint-Saens Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22 many times throughout his concert career; in fact, this was one of the pieces on the program of his first public concert given in 1900. The style in which he plays it is simply captivating. It's not a serious concerto in the German-school, but rather a light-hearted and somewhat amusing concerto. This is probably the most famous recording of the composition, and it's no wonder why. The Symphonic Variations of Cesar Franck are fantastic, full of energy, vitality and French-Romantic beauty.
LP track listing
Side One
Camille Saint-Saëns - Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22
1. "Andante sostenuto" - 10:56
2. "Allegro scherzando" - 5:51
3. "Presto" - 6:10
Side Two
César Franck - Symphonic Variations for piano and orchestra
4. "Symphonic Variations" - 13:17
Released: 1958 [Classic Records reissue 1994]
Recorded: 1958
Genre: Classical
Length: 36:14
Label: RCA Living Stereo/Classic Records
Producers: Michael Hobson, Ying Tan
Personnel
Symphony of the Air/Alfred Wallenstein, Conductor
Artur Rubinstein - pianist
As far as I know, this was the first box set that Classic Records issued (1994). While most recent high-quality reissues go back and remaster from tape and then cut new stampers on a lathe, my memory of the details of this box set is that they used the actual first pressing stampers so that the only difference between these releases and the originals is the heavier vinyl.
Folks have different ideas about how the tags should be used for classical music, so I settled on a system that works for me. If my system doesn't suit you, you are free to change them as you see fit.
Despite the legendary reputation of these recordings, I have had trouble finding reviews or even technical information about them.
Saint-Saens - Piano Concerto No. 1 and Franck - Symphonic Variations
Alfred Wallenstein/Symphony of the Air with Artur Rubinstein
Part of Classic Records Deluxe 1S Edition Box Set
Classic Records/RCA LSC-2234 (1994/1958)
180g 1S Pressing on 180g
24-bit / 96kHz Vinyl Rip by garybx
October 2011
http://www.discogs.com/Rubinstein-Saint-Saëns-Franck-Saint-Saëns-Concerto-No2-Franck-Symphonic-Variations/release/2700887
Vinyl condition: New
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Side 1: LSC 2234-A
Side 2: LSC 2234-B
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Saint-Saens - Concerto #2 + Franck-Symphonic Variations (1958) {Classic/RCA LSC-2234 180g} 24-bit/96kHz Vinyl Rip + CD Version
The Classic Records Deluxe 1S Edition Box Set includes:
LSC1806 Strauss - Also Sprach Zarathustra (Reiner, CSO)
LSC1900 Berlioz - Symphonie Fantastique (Munch, BSO)
LSC2398 Khachaturian - Masque...Comedians (Kondrashin, RCAVSO)
LSC2456 Lalo - Symphony Espagnole (Szeryng, Hendl, CSO)
LSC1934 Bartok - Concerto For Orchestra (Reiner, CSO)
LSC2500 Strauss - Waltzes (Reiner, CSO)
LSC2423 Festival (Reiner, CSO)
LSC2541 Liszt - Todtentanz &a...rto No. 1 (Janis, Reiner, CSO)
LSC2234 Saint-Saens - Piano C...(Rubinstein, Wallenstein, SOA)
LSC2471 Rhapsodies (Stokowski, RCAVO)
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