In this essential mid-century recording, Ernest Ansermet leads the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande through a riveting tour of French and Swiss orchestral masterpieces, captured with a clarity and precision that continues to impress decades later. Ansermet’s unique interpretative authority with repertoire perfectly suited to his style.
This is not merely a historical document - it’s an authoritative, musically intelligent, and sonically outstanding recording. Whether you are an audiophile, a classical enthusiast, or simply exploring the golden age of French orchestral music, Ansermet’s interpretations remain benchmarks, a must-have.
Artist(s): Conductor - Ernest Ansermet
Orchestra - L'Orchestre De La Suisse Romande
Recording Info: Producer: Michael Bremner
Engineer: Roy Wallace
Recorded 10 April 1963 Victoria Hall, Geneva
Sourced from a 15ips 2-track tape
Components used for Transfer: Analog: Transferred using a modified Studer 810 tape deck with Flux Heads feeding a Merrill Tape Preamp
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Power Conditioning: Shunyata Research Everest 8000 for all components
All components are grounded to Shunyata ALTAIRA Hubs
1 Ravel - Bolero 14:21
2 Honegger - Pacific 231 6:14
3 Dukas - The Sorcerer's Apprentice 10:56
4 Ravel - La Valse 12:58
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