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Beethoven Symphonies No. 7 Half-Speed Mastered 180g LP |
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Half-Speed Mastered on 180g Vinyl!
Side 2 Plays Backwards!
Recorded in 2005 at the church of Stella Maris in Poland, the Polish Chamber
Philharmonic Orchestra are conducted by Wojciech Rajski in performing
Beethoven's 7th symphony.
The indomitable rhythmic insistence in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 brought the
work a considerable number of pictorial descriptions with the object of
explaining the mysteries contained within the persistent repetition of the first
movement’s motif. In addition to famous pertinent phrases such as "an apotheosis
of the dance" (Richard Wagner) and "victory of the symphony over the supreme
power of rhythm" (Walter Riezler), such allegorical quips ranging from "ancient
wine festival" to "march against France" were bandied about. Equally as rich as
the wealth of quotes about this unique symphony is the number of its
interpretations, which range from an orgiastic dash to plodding, meek or
pussyfooted versions. As can be expected from Wojciech Rajski, the former
kapellmeister of Bonn’s Beethovenhalle Orchestra, his stalwart Polish Chamber
Philharmonic Orchestra delivers a lively, fresh and sinewy performance. In
accordance with the modus operandi of the company Tacet, audiophile tube-only
technology was used for this recording thus guaranteeing sound reproduction of
the highest quality. It goes without saying that tonal aesthetes and lovers of
great symphonies will rush to get their copy of this disc without delay.
Half-speed is literally half the speed. But only during the production! When
being played, everything runs perfectly normally again. This record requires no
special treatment at all; it simply sounds better. It is as if the craftsman had
taken twice as much time for his work. Not only the tempo is reduced at half
speed, but also the pitch by a factor of 2. For example, a note of 40 kHz -
Tacet recordings do indeed contain such high notes! - is transferred like a
20-kHz tone of a standard recording. Through this, electronics can process
higher frequencies and the cutting stylus calmly cuts all the details into the
lacquer foil.
Features:
• 180g Vinyl
• Side 2 Plays Backwards
• 1/2 Speed Mastered
• Inspiring Tube Sound
• Pressed in Germany
Musicians:
Polish Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra
Wojciech Rajski, conductor
Selections:
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92
Side 1:
1. Poco sostenuto - Vivace
2. Allegretto
Side 2: (Play Backwards!)
3. Presto - Assai meno presto
4. Allegro con brio
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