CLASSIC/LIVING STEREO LSC-2419 Audiophile DVORAK Slavonic Dances MARTINON Sealed

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DVORAK Slavonic Dances
Jean Martinon Conducts the London Symphony Orchestra
New & Sealed Audiophile Vinyl Record

Record Label: Classic Records/RCA Victor LSC 2419

The legendary RCA "Shaded Dog" Living Stereo RCA LSC 2419. 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.

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.

Condition: 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
Slavonic Dances, Op.46
No. 1 in D (Furiant)
No. 2 in E minor (Dumka)
No. 3 in A-flat major (Polka)
No. 4 in F major (Sousedská)

Side Two
No. 5 in A (Sko?ná)
No. 6 in D (Sousedská)
No. 7 in C minor (Sko?ná)
No. 8 in G minor (Furiant)

Slavonic Dances, Op.72
No. 7 in C (Kolo)

Review: Truly, these Slavonic Dances are mini-masterpieces performed with the greatest panache and virtuosity by Jean Martinon and the London Symphony Orchestra. Bohemian rhythms are inflected to perfection, somewhat of a surprise when realizing the recording's Anglo-French source. Martinon makes a special case for the disparate sections of each dance. As such, they are exciting in their characterizations within fast and slow tempos. Martinon emphasizes the lilt and destroys the notion of overemphasis that caricatures many performances.

Although the Dances are a mixed bag sonically, the great playing and Martinon's interpretation are most worthy of an audition. ~ Audiophilia

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.