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These qualities, combined with the interpretive restraint of both artists, make the recording age exceptionally well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist(s): \u003c\/strong\u003ePiano – Julius Katchen\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eConductor – Istvan Kertesz\u003cbr\u003eOrchestra – The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecording Info: \u003c\/strong\u003eProducer: John Culshaw\u003cbr\u003e Engineer: Gordon Parry\u003cbr\u003eRecorded 25 Mar-30 Apr 1962 at Hadar Cinema, Tel Aviv\u003cbr\u003eSourced from a 15ips 2-track Tape\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponents used for Transfer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAnalog: Transport - Nagra 4SJ modified with Flux Heads\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreamp - Merrrill Audio Master Tape Preamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDigital: Merging Hapi Analog to Digital Converter clocked by an Antelope Audio 10MX Atomic Clock\u003cbr\u003eSoftware: Merging Pyramix v15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Conditioning: Shunyata Research Everest 8000 for all components with Shunyata Sigma-X Power Cords.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll components are grounded to Shunyata \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALTAIRA Hubs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePiano Concerto In A Minor (Op. 54)\u003cbr\u003eComposed By – Robert Schumann\u003cbr\u003e(31:15)\u003cbr\u003e1 Allegro Affetuoso    15:20\u003cbr\u003e2 Intermezzo, Andantino Grazioso 5:20\u003cbr\u003e3 Allegro Vivace    10:25\u003cbr\u003ePiano Concerto In A Minor (Op. 16)\u003cbr\u003eComposed By – Edvard Grieg\u003cbr\u003e(27:50)\u003cbr\u003e4 Allegro Molto Moderato 12:00\u003cbr\u003e5 Adagio 6:00\u003cbr\u003e6 Allegro Modeato Molto E Marcato 9:35\u003c\/p\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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