MERCURY LIVING PRESENCE SR90308 SZERYNG Brahms Violin Concerto DORATI 35mm NM
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Description
HENRYK SZERYNG Brahms Violin Concerto
Antal Dorati Conducts The London Symphony Orchestra
NM/NM Used Vinyl Record
Record Label: Mercury SR90308
Matrix (Stampers): SR90308A RFR-1 / SR90308B RFR-1
Original Maroon Stereo Label with RFR-1/RFR-1 Stampers and deep groove.
One of the most collectable titles from the legendary Mercury "Living Presence" Hi-Fi line. The 35 mm records are growing harder and harder to find - especially in this kind of condition.
Laminated record cover shows no wear on front or back. Corners are sharp and spine is straight. The leters, "LI-NA" is written in pen on the middle right of the back cover. There are no spindle marks on the label. Vinyl looks like new and plays beautifully.
Review: For many listeners, Henryk Szeryng would be the No. 1 choice for a recording of the Brahms Violin Concerto. His interpretation is technically flawless, emotionally involved, and deeply probing; it makes Jascha Heifetz, for example, sound slightly offhand.
About Mercury's 35mm Recordings: In 1955 Mercury began three-channel stereo recordings, still based on the principle of the single microphone. The center (single) microphone was of paramount importance, with the two side mics adding depth and space. Record masters were cut directly from a three-track to two-track mixdown console, with all editing of the master tapes done on the original three-tracks. In 1961 Mercury enhanced this technique with three-microphone stereo recordings using 35-mm magnetic film instead of half-inch tape for recording. The greater thickness and width of 35mm magnetic film prevented tape layer print-through and pre-echo and gained extended frequency range and transient response.
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