MSM 120 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 There are so may recordings with great orchestras and conductors that I have no idea which one to buy. Any suggestions would be welcome. Oh, I like a clear, crisp and high quality sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitch 57 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Can't go wrong with Sir Georg Solti and the LSO on the DECCA label and his CD/DVD of the concerto with the World Orchestra for Peace also on DECCA.John Williams would later "borrow" some of the material in "Concerto for Orchestra" in ROTJ..."Approaching the Death Star" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scissorhands 16 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Riccardo Chailly and the Concertgebouw Orchestra. (DECCA) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSM 120 Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 Can't go wrong with Sir Georg Solti and the LSO on the DECCA label and his CD/DVD of the concerto with the World Orchestra for Peace also on DECCA.John Williams would later "borrow" some of the material in "Concerto for Orchestra" in ROTJ..."Approaching the Death Star"Haha watch out using words like 'borrow' these days But I think you are right of course Also I hear echoes of Audience With Boss Nass especially in the intruiging first half of the first movement.Thanks for the suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamsfan301 11 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Can't go wrong with Sir Georg Solti and the LSO on the DECCA label Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSM 120 Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 Ah I checked it...I think it might be a bit too old (analog) for my taste...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 213 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I have this one. I think this recording sounds great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Coscina 3 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Charles Dutoit and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra is pretty solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Fritz Reiner and the Chicago Symphony is the one to get. Fantastic sound, a great performance and a rock bottom price.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 213 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I second that! Having firsted it before, but Neil provided a link for the SACD version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I second that! Having firsted it before, but Neil provided a link for the SACD version.And it's $1 cheaper. Go figure.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 213 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Yeah, I think I may replace my standard CD with that, I had no idea it was on SA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Do you have an SA-CD player? The RCA Living Stereo SA-CDs are fantastic. They were the reason why I bought my player. They stopped releasing new titles () but the ones that are out are great and all are similarly priced. I recommend them highly.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 213 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I actually just recently got a capable player this past December, but I haven't gotten an SACD yet to try with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Go for the Living Stereos. I think only about 40 albums were released and the sound is a revelation.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,306 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Do you have an SA-CD player? The RCA Living Stereo SA-CDs are fantastic.But not modern sounding. You can hear the recordings are old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I know there's a point somewhere.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,306 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Was it wrong of me to say that the recordings of RCA Living Stereo are audibly old? Some people have a problem with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSM 120 Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 Was it wrong of me to say that the recordings of RCA Living Stereo are audibly old? Some people have a problem with that. Like me . How is the Reiner/CSO recording sound quality wise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 It is a fantastic 3-track recording that is incredibly natural.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 213 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Yes, honestly it is an excellent recording, I'd consider it among the best of that piece. And as Neil said, for the price you really can't go wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSM 120 Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 Yes, honestly it is an excellent recording, I'd consider it among the best of that piece. And as Neil said, for the price you really can't go wrong.Ok. Thanks guys. Today I bought a recent modern sound quality recording (Oslo Philharmonic/Jansons) AND I ordered the Reiner SACD version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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