Vienna - Fritz Reiner, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
This collection of waltzes captures Fritz Reiner and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in top form, delivering performances defined by rhythmic precision and sophisticated elegance. Recorded in the storied acoustics of Orchestra Hall, these interpretations are celebrated for a clarity and natural resonance that bring the full character of the orchestra to life.
As a top-tier Living Stereo title, this recording is considered one of the finest of its era. This release offers an intimate perspective on Reiner’s masterful approach to this repertoire. The sound quality provides a vivid, immersive experience, highlighting the warm, expansive textures of the strings and the brilliant, atmospheric presence of the brass. It is an essential listening experience, preserving the artistry of a legendary partnership with remarkable fidelity and presence.
Artist(s): Conductor – Fritz Reiner
Orchestra – Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Recording Info: Recorded at Orchestra Hall, Chicago, 15 -16 April 1957
Producer: Richard Mohr
Recording Engineer: Lewis Layton
Sourced from 2-track tapes
Components used for Transfer:
This transfer leverages precision analog playback and mastering-grade digital conversion. The signal path begins with a modified Nagra 4SJ with Flux Heads, fed through a Custom Tape Pre-amp designed by Victor Khomenko of Balanced Audio Technology for accurate NAB equalization. The analog signal converts via a Merging Hapi converter, synchronized to an Antelope Audio 10MX atomic clock for temporal accuracy. All components receive isolated power conditioning through a Shunyata Research Everest 8000 with Shunyata Sigma-X power cords, while grounding infrastructure utilizes Shunyata ALTAIRA hubs to minimize noise floor and preserve sonic detail throughout the transfer chain. chain.
Please Note: This release was edited in DXD PCM from a DSD256 Master
then the DXD edited master was used to generate the final DSD files using
Merging Technologies Album Publishing.
DXD (352.8KHz 24/32 bit PCM) is one of the best and least destructive formats for post-processing DSD originated digital recordings
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