A group of diverse recordings highlighting the extraordinary range and quality of the Decca/London catalogue.
Film music by Bernard Herrmann in a stunning audiophile reissue (mastered by Bernie Grundman), Solti conducting Richard Strauss in Chicago, luminous Russian music from Ernest Ansermet, Janacek string quartets, and one of the indisputable masterpieces of the 20th century, Benjamin Britten's "War Requiem", conducted by the composer.
You can watch the earlier videos in the GEMS from the DECCA catalogue series here:
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You can listen to a beautiful transcription from the original vinyl of Herrmann's music for "Mysterious Island" here:
• Bernard Herrmann - Mys...
You can watch a live broadcast of the "War Requiem" from 1964, with Britten conducting the chamber ensemble, here:
• Benjamin Britten condu...
Short documentary about the creation of the "War Requiem":
• Benjamin Britten's War...
Recommended channels for classical music fans and collectors:
David Hurwitz
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Poetry On Plastic
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An invaluable guide to all the different pressings of the main classical labels:
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And as good a guide as you'll ever need to all the different permutations of Decca LP pressings:
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Another excellent resource for new classical recordings is BBC Radio 3's long-standing weekly broadcast "Record Review". Shows remain available to listen to for 30 days after first broadcast:
www.bbc.co.uk/....
My system, which has evolved over 20-plus years, is tube based and many pieces were acquired used. It was mostly put together with the invaluable help and ears of Eliot Midwood at Acoustic Image (acousticimage.com) who is also responsible for many of the fine recordings on the Yarlung label.
Well-Tempered Classic Turntable (round motor)
Micro-Benz Ruby 2 MC Cartridge
Phonostage: L.A. Audio
Cary Audio CD/SACD 306
Preamp: Kora Equinoxe
Amps: Genesis Monoblocks 60 Amp Valve
Speakers: Silverline Sonatas with upgraded crossover and tweeters (Dynaudio)
Cabling: Aural Symphonics
Custom-made stands, with a Townshend Seismic Sink for the Well-Tempered turntable
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