The RCA recording of Respighi's "Pines of Rome" and "Fountains of Rome" conducted by Fritz Reiner with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is widely regarded as a classic and definitive interpretation of these orchestral masterpieces.
The recording quality, considering it was made in 1959, is remarkable. The sound is clear, detailed, and well-balanced, allowing listeners to appreciate the full richness of the orchestral textures and the nuances of the performances.
Artist(s): Conductor - Fritz Reiner
Orchestra - Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Recording Info: Recorded December 2-4, 1959 at Chicago Orchestra Hall
Producer – Richard Mohr
Engineer – Lewis Layton
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Analog: Transferred using a modified Studer 810 tape deck feeding a Merrill Tape Preamp
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