{"product_id":"toch-symphony-no-3-steinberg-cello-concerto-fred-barth","title":"Toch Symphony No. 3 Steinberg  \u0026 Cello Concerto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-454 citation-455\"\u003eExperience a landmark recording of mid-century modern orchestral mastery, featuring Ernst Toch’s Pulitzer Prize-winning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-454 citation-455\"\u003eSymphony No. 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-454 citation-455\"\u003e, powerfully interpreted by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-454 citation-455\"\u003eWilliam Steinberg\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-454 citation-455\"\u003eand the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-454 citation-455\"\u003ePittsburgh Symphony Orchestra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-454 citation-455 citation-end-455\"\u003e. Long celebrated by audiophiles and cla\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-454 citation-end-454\"\u003essical music connoisseurs alike, William Steinberg’s definitive recording\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of this masterwork was famously and perpetually named to The Absolute Sound (TAS) Super Disc list for its staggering sonic depth, dynamic range, and orchestral clarity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003eDespite its critical acclaim and legendary status among golden-age audiophiles, this remarkable recording has become an extreme rarity, having slipped largely into obscurity and all but been forgotten by the mainstream catalog over the decades. Steinberg’s commanding direction brings out every nuance of Toch's intricate score, making this long-overdue revival an essential cornerstone for any serious collector. Captured with exceptional transparency, the Pittsburgh forces deliver a masterclass in modern symphonic interpretation that has long been prized for its stunning spatial imaging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-452 interactive-span-selected-v2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-451 citation-452 interactive-span-selected-v2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-450 citation-451 citation-452 interactive-span-selected-v2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-450 citation-451 citation-452 citation-453 interactive-span-selected-v2\"\u003eThis release is paired with Toch's rare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-450 citation-451 citation-452 citation-453 interactive-span-selected-v2\"\u003eCello Concerto, Op. 35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-450 citation-451 citation-452 citation-453 interactive-span-selected-v2\"\u003e, recorded on February 21, 1963, by Radio Zurich, featuring cello soloist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-450 citation-451 citation-452 citation-453 interactive-span-selected-v2\"\u003eFrédéric Mottier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-450 citation-451 citation-452 citation-453 interactive-span-selected-v2\"\u003e and conductor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-450 citation-451 citation-452 citation-453 interactive-span-selected-v2\"\u003eFred Barth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-450 citation-451 citation-452 citation-453 citation-end-453 interactive-span-selected-v2\"\u003e with The Forum Group—offering a fascinating histor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-450 citation-451 citation-452 citation-end-452 interactive-span-selected-v2\"\u003eical companion piece that further illuminates Toch's distinct compositional voice.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded visible highlight\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist(s): Symphony No 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConductor - William Steinberg\u003cbr\u003eOrchestra - Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCello Concerto \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Mono Recording)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCello - Frédéric Mottier\u003cbr\u003eConductor - Fred Barth\u003cbr\u003eEnsemble - The Forum Group\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecording Info: \u003c\/strong\u003eSymphony No. 3: Producer: Richard C. Jones - Engineer: Frank Abbey\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVenue:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eSyria Mosque, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (the historic auditorium used for virtually all of William Steinberg’s acclaimed Capitol Records sessions with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra).\u003c\/span\u003eRecording Date: October 15–16, 1956\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCello Concerto: Produced by Radio Zurich, recorded February 21, 1963.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponents used for Transfer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis transfer utilizes precision analog playback and mastering-grade digital conversion. The process begins with a modified Nagra 4SJ equipped with Flux Heads, which is connected to a Merrill Audio Master MX Tape Head Preamp. The analog signal is then converted using a Merging Hapi converter, powered by a Teddy Pardo dedicated linear power supply, and synchronized to an Antelope Audio 10MX atomic clock to ensure temporal accuracy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAll components receive isolated power conditioning through a Shunyata Research Everest 8000, using Shunyata Sigma-X power cords. 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