CLASSIC/LIVING STEREO LSC-2234 ARTHUR RUBINSTEIN SAINT-SAENS Ltd #1-1470 SEALED
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SAINT-SAENS Concerto No.2 In G Minor, OP.22
FRANCK Symphonic Variations
ARTHUR RUBINSTEIN, Pianist
Alfred Wallenstein Conducting The Symphony Of The Air
New & Sealed Audiophile Vinyl Record
Record Label: Classic Records/RCA Victor LSC 2234
The legendary RCA "Shaded Dog" Living Stereo RCA LSC 2234. Given the Classic Records Audiophile treatment, this is one of the most sought after titles from the legendary RCA "Shaded Dog" line because of it's incredible sonic qualities.
Limited Edition # 1-1470
Highly collectable release from audiophile label, Classic Records. This title was mastered by Classic Records at Half Speed from the original source master tapes. An all-analog, tube amplification process was used at every step. Classic Records used a proprietary vinyl that guaranteed virtually no surface noise and sonically superior dynamics.
Classic Records pride themselves for releasing each album with the original artwork, LP labels and any other materials which were included with original pressings.
Record is new and still sealed in it's original plastic sleeve. Perforation is completely intact. Corners are sharp, colors vibrant and spine is straight. There are no flaws or blemishes. 100% mint.
Side One
Saint-Saens
1. Concerto No. 2 In G Minor, Op.22
Franck
2. Symphonic Variations
Review: The Saint-Saëns Second Concerto was a great favorite of Rubinstein's. He made his American debut with this piece back in 1906. This recording was made in 1958 in collaboration with the Symphony of the Air (formerly the NBC Symphony Orchestra) under Alfred Wallenstein. There is slightly more forward motion here than in the 1969 version with Ormandy, and even more stunning virtuosity in the finale. However, the recording with Ormandy has the advantage of better orchestral playing, so the two versions balance each other out as my favorites.
Rubinstein is in top form, giving a performance of brio and élan, with Wallenstein and the orchestra providing a fine accompaniment.
Living Stereo: In the decade following 1953, RCA Victor made a substantial body of recordings which have come to be identified with their early stereo release label, Living Stereo. As the adoption of Stereo audio became more widespread, Living Stereo offered a wide range of music and performances in high quality sound. A majority of these records, particularly classical music, offer music, performances and audio quality which are considered definitive. Living Stereo influenced many of the recordings that followed with their recording and marketing philosophies.
