CLASSIC/LIVING STEREO LSC-2471 Audiophile STOKOWSKI Limited LOW Serial # SEALED

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STOKOWSKI
Liszt, Enesco, Smetana
Leopold Stokowski Conducts The RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra
New & Sealed Audiophile Vinyl Record

Record Label: Classic Records/RCA Victor LSC 2471

The legendary 1961 RCA "Shaded Dog" Living Stereo RCA LSC 2471. 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 #1-0050

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
Franz Liszt - Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-sharp minor
1. "Hungarian Rhapsody" - 8:38

Georges Enesco - Roumanian Rhapsody No. 1 in A, Op. 11
2. "Roumanian Rhapsody" - 11:27

Side Two
Bedrich Smetana
3. "The Moldau" - 12:16
4. "The Bartered Bride: Overture" - 7:05

Review: This thoroughly enchanting record covers the full range of emotion, from the fiery intensity of folk-based melodies from Liszt and Enesco to the lyrical joyfulness of Smetana's Moldau and Bartered Bride overture.

The glory of these performances is found in the compositions of Enescu and Smetana. Often dismissed because of his theatricality, here Stokowski shines with brilliance in music so suited to his flamboyant, some would say gushy, nature. The Moldau flows beautifully along its varied course under this capable baton, filled with the vitality of a first-time hearing of this familiar but wonderful standard. Not so well known to all is the Enescu Roumanian Rhapsody. Stokowski imbues such diverse coloration and rhythmic insistance as to mesmerise on each listening. More than an historical document, these recordings could well become your favorite performances of these works.

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.