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Compared with their more urgent and visceral 1954 recording, the 1962 performance is broader, more polished, and more contemplative, revealing the score through the accumulated understanding of an established partnership. Reiner combines structural clarity with immense but carefully controlled power, while the orchestra responds with brilliant brass, transparent strings, and expressive woodwinds. Produced by Richard Mohr and engineered by Lewis Layton, the recording captures the breadth and vivid presence of the Chicago Symphony near the conclusion of Reiner’s historic tenure as music director.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist(s): \u003c\/strong\u003eConductor: Fritz Reiner\u003cbr\u003eOrchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecording Info: \u003c\/strong\u003eRecorded April 30 and May 1, 1962, at Orchestra Hall, Chicago.\u003cbr\u003eEngineer - Lewis Layton\u003cbr\u003eProducer - Richard Mohr\u003cbr\u003eSourced from an original pressing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponents used for Transfer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis transfer leverages precision analog playback and mastering-grade digital conversion. The signal path begins with a VPI HW-40 Anniversary turntable paired with an Ortofon MC Anna cartridge, fed through a Merrill Audio Jens Phono pre-amp for accurate RIAA equalization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The analog signal converts via a Merging Anubis converter, powered by a Teddy Pardo Linear Power Supply, synchronized to an Antelope Audio 10MX atomic clock for temporal accuracy. All components receive isolated power conditioning through a Shunyata Research Everest 8000 with Sigma-X cords, while grounding infrastructure utilizes Shunyata ALTAIRA hubs to minimize noise floor and preserve sonic detail throughout the transfer chain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1 Introduction 1:51\u003cbr\u003e2 Of The Inhabitants Of The Unseen World 3:45\u003cbr\u003e3 Of The Great Longing 2:05\u003cbr\u003e4 Of Joys And Passions 2:20\u003cbr\u003e5 Dirge 1:56\u003cbr\u003e6 Of Science 3:50\u003cbr\u003e7 The Convalescent 5:23\u003cbr\u003e8 Dance Song And Night Song 7:59\u003cbr\u003e9 Night Wanderer’s Song 4:43\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3319\/files\/VRR-Logo-for-Blog_480x480.jpg?v=1681127948\" width=\"112\" height=\"103\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg height=\"98\" width=\"110\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3319\/files\/dsd256_badge_480x480.png?v=1516987294\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: This release was edited in DXD PCM from a DSD256 Master\u003cbr\u003ethen the DXD edited master was used to generate the final DSD files using\u003cbr\u003eMerging Technologies Album Publishing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDXD (352.8KHz 24\/32 bit PCM) is one of the best and least destructive formats for post-processing DSD originated digital recordings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopyright © \u0026amp; 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