Tchaikovsky Symphony No.4 - Bernstein - New York Philharmonic
This recording itself was led by producer Howard H. Scott and an engineering team featuring Fred Plaut and Robert Waller. Their work at the St. George Hotel venue captured the New York Philharmonic with a clarity that emphasizes Bernstein’s dynamic conducting style. From the heavy brass of the opening "Fate" motif to the delicate string work in the Scherzo, the technical precision of the September 30, 1958, session has allowed this specific interpretation to endure as a favorite among Tchaikovsky enthusiasts.
Artist(s): Conductor – Leonard Bernstein
Orchestra – New York Philharmonic
Recording Info: Recording Date: September 30, 1958.
Venue: St. George Hotel, Brooklyn, New York
Producer: Howard H. Scott.
Engineering Team: Fred Plaut (Chief Engineer) with Robert Waller
Sourced from a 2-track tape
Components used for Transfer:
This transfer leverages precision analog playback and mastering-grade digital conversion. The signal path begins with a Nagra 4SJ modified with Flux Heads, fed through a Merrill Audio Master MX Tape Head Preamp. The analog signal converts via a Merging Hapi converter, synchronized to an Antelope Audio 10MX atomic clock for temporal accuracy. All components receive isolated power conditioning through a Shunyata Research Everest 8000 with Shunyata Sigma-X power cords, while grounding infrastructure utilizes Shunyata ALTAIRA hubs to minimize noise floor and preserve sonic detail throughout the transfer chain.
1 Andante Sostenuto; Moderato 19:40
2 Andantino In Modo di Canzona 11:27
3 Scherzo, Pizzicato Ostinato 6:04
4 Finale: Allegro Con Fuoco 9:26
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