Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Vladimir Ashkenazy - Elgar: Symphony No. 2 (2009) [Japan] SACD ISO + DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

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Vladimir Ashkenazy, Sydney Symphony Orchestra - Elgar: Symphony No. 2 (2009) [Japan]
SACD Rip | SACD ISO | DSD64 2.0 > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | 55:06 minutes | Basic Scans included | 1,51 GB
or DSD64 2.0 Stereo (from SACD-ISO to Tracks.dsf) > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | Basic Scans included | 1,37 GB
or FLAC Stereo (carefully converted & encoded to tracks) 24bit/96 kHz | Basic Scans included | 1,14 GB

Far less frequently performed and recorded than the darker First Symphony, Edward Elgar's Second Symphony in E flat major is a work written on an exceptionally grand scale. Elgar scored the symphony for an extended triple woodwind section, extra percussion, and even two harps. The first movement is filled with quintessential English pomp. This may be in part responsible for the unfavorable reactions that some have on first listening to this symphony. Beyond the first movement, however, Elgar's gifts shine through with a marvelously lyrical, somber slow movement; a nimble, rhythmically sophisticated third movement rondo; and a boisterous but not pompous finale. Vladimir Ashkenazy, who was appointed principal conductor of the Sydney Symphony in 2009, puts his orchestra through its paces in this vibrant Exton album. Presented on a hybrid SACD, listeners enjoying Ashkenazy's performance, enveloping sound filled with subtle detail and nuance, broad dynamic scope, and clear balance within the massive orchestra. Ashkenazy plays down the symphony's moments of stuffiness and accentuates the work's lyricism, harmonic richness, and abundance of colors achieved. The Sydney Orchestra rises to the occasion both technically and musically, providing listeners with an ideal recorded choice for this often overlooked symphony.

Tracklist:

01. 1st movement - Allegro vivace e nobilmente
02. 2nd movement - Larghetto. Nobilmente e semplice
03. 3rd movement - Rondo. Presto
04. 4th movement - Moderato e maestoso

Personnel
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Vladimir Ashkenazy - Conductor

Produced by Tomoyoshi Ezaki. Engineered by Jason Blackwell, Tony David Cray, Tod Deeley.
Balance Engineer: Takeshi Muramatsu. Directed & Edited by Masato Takemura.
Recorded on November 7-8, 2008 at The Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House.
Exton Japan # EXCL-00028

foobar2000 2.1 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1

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Analyzed: SYDNEY SYMPHONY conducted by VLADIMIR ASHKENAZY / Elgar:Symphony No.2
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR15 -5.26 dB -25.17 dB 18:06 01-Symphony No.2 1st movement
DR15 -5.95 dB -26.64 dB 14:05 02-Symphony No.2 2nd movement
DR15 -5.39 dB -25.63 dB 8:13 03-Symphony No.2 3rd movement
DR14 -5.54 dB -25.12 dB 14:42 04-Symphony No.2 4th movement
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Number of tracks: 4
Official DR value: DR15

Samplerate: 2822400 Hz / PCM Samplerate: 176400 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 1
Bitrate: 5645 kbps
Codec: DSD64


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Uncompressed SACD ISO size > 2,2 GB
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