This release is a true sleeper - an unexpected gem that shines through both its exceptional sound and performance. Its audio quality rivals and even surpasses in some respects that of the best recordings from Decca, RCA, and Mercury of the era. Released by DGG in 1960, it features the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by the legendary Hungarian maestro Ferenc Fricsay. A protégé of Bartók, Kodály, and Dohnányi, Fricsay’s early passing at 49 makes this recording a rare and invaluable treasure for any classical music enthusiast. Don’t miss the chance to experience this remarkable recording.
Artist(s): Conductor – Ferenc Fricsay
Orchestra – Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra
Recording Info: Released 1960
Sourced from a 4-track tape
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Power Conditioning: Shunyata Research Everest 8000 for all components
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1. Charles Gounod - Ballet Music from Faust 17:52
Allegretto (Mouvement De Valse) - Adagio
Allegretto - Moderato Maestoso
Moderato Con Moto - Allegretto · Allegro Vivo
2. Faust Waltz 4:24
3. Giuseppe Verdi - Ballet Music from Othello 6:06
- Canzona Araba - Invocazione Di Allah - Canzone Greca
La Muranese - Canto Guerriero
4. Giuseppe Verdi - Ballet Music from Aida 8:32
Danza Di Piccolo Schiavi Mori
Danza Sacra Delle Sacerdotesse - Ballabile
5. Amilcare Ponchielli - Ballet Music From La Gioconda 10:12
Le Ore Dell' Aurora - Danza Delle Ore Del Meriggio
Sorono Le Ore Della Sera - Andante Poco Mosso · Allegro Vivacissimo
Tchaikovsky Eugen Onegin
6. Waltz 6:34
7. Polonaise 5:22

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