Title: Richard Strauss Sinfonia Domestica, for orchestra, Op. 53 (TrV 209)
Artist(s): Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Fritz Reiner
Recording Info:
Producer – Richard Mohr
Recording Engineer – Lewis Layton
Recorded November 5, 1956, at Orchestra Hall, Chicago by RCA
1 Bewegt 5:22
2 Scherzo 6:27
3 Wiegenlied / Cradle Song 6:04
4 Adagio 12:18
5 Finale 13:34
Total Time: 43:45
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Excellent Domestica, excellent Pure DSD256 transfer
Captured with a minimal number of microphones (likely more than the mythical three, but likely less than nine), this 1956 orchestra recording has the frequency extension, bass impact, resolution of detail, and soundstage specificity we still often fail to achieve in modern recordings. Of course, that this is a recording of the great Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the height of its powers is no small thing. Fritz Reiner and the CSO are on top of their game in the 1956 recording. Recording engineer Lewis Layton has captured the orchestra with a huge soundstage left-to-right, and gathers all the detail and leading-edge transient impact one might hope to hear. The opening of the first movement is beguiling, with low strings giving way to winds before full strings massing once again in a great swell. Then the monstrous Chicago brass tip in for just an instant, foreshadowing some of the fun to come. Excellent Pure DSD256 transfer by HDTT.
Outstandingly 'Domestic'
This is a beautiful recording of one of R. Strauss' less frequently performed works. It gets a loving treatment in Reiner's hands, and his Chicago band plays with 'warmth, not perspiration', as Reiner used to instruct them. The sound quality is immaculate.

Outstandingly 'Domestic'
This is a beautiful recording of one of R. Strauss' less frequently performed works. It gets a loving treatment in Reiner's hands, and his Chicago band plays with 'warmth, not perspiration', as Reiner used to instruct them. The sound quality is immaculate.
Stupendous Sound
If you want an orchestra in your living room, this transfer is the ticket. What a representation of the orchestra is here! Not much needs to be added to the comprehensive previous review. If you like classical music, it’s a must buy.

Stupendous Sound
If you want an orchestra in your living room, this transfer is the ticket. What a representation of the orchestra is here! Not much needs to be added to the comprehensive previous review. If you like classical music, it’s a must buy.
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