FAUST Gibson CLASSIC RECORDS Audiophile QUIEX SV-P RCA LSC 2449 SEALED
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Description
Ballet Music of GOUNOD and BIZET
Selections From Faust & Bizet's Carmen Suite
Alexander Gibson Conducts The Royal Opera House Orchestra
New & Sealed Audiophile Vinyl Record
Record Label: Classic Records/RCA LSC 2449
The classic RCA Living Stereo/Shaded Dog release given the full analog audiophile treatment by the late, lamented Classic Records. This one is the ultra hard to find QUIEX SV-P 200 Gram version.
Possibly the most collectable title from from the legendary RCA "Shaded Dog" line. RCA revolutionized stereo with these groundbreaking recordings and this is one of the best of the lot.
Mastered by Classic Records at Half Speed from the original source master tapes. An all-analog, tube amplification process was used at every step. Classic Records used a proprietary vinyl that guaranteed virtually no surface noise and sonically superior dynamics.
Classic Records pride themselves for releasing each album with the original artwork, LP labels and any other materials which were included with original pressings.
Record is new and still sealed in it's original plastic sleeve. Perforation is completely intact. Corners are sharp, colors vibrant and spine is straight. There are no flaws or blemishes. 100% mint.
Review: This is a superlative record. Certainly, one of the finest in the RCA library. Journeyman Scottish conductor, Sandy Gibson, coaxes terrific playing from the orchestra members, who play with great ardor and accuracy. I am not a great lover of Gounod’s music or his Parisian musical establishment mentality, but this record does much to dispel my musical bias. The Faust ballet music is magical and winsome, and the playing is well nigh perfect. Musically, the Carmen Suite is superior, and is also performed spectacularly well. For an extra treat, RCA added Gounod’s charming Funeral March of a Marionette, known world-wide as the signature tune for the Alfred Hitchcock TV show. The clarinet tone on this cut alone is worth the price of admission.
This Wilkie Kingsway is of demonstration quality. The violins are very sweet, wind tone and percussion sound seem just right, and imaging is all that a lover of live music could ask for. Listening to the sound and performance reminds one of viewing huge Romantic canvasses. The sound comes in very broad brush strokes and can overwhelm the listener if played too loudly. But what a thrill! This effort showcases the brilliance of the RCA/Decca team like no other. Your purchase will reward you for many years. ~ Audiophilia
Living Stereo: In the decade following 1953, RCA Victor made a substantial body of recordings which have come to be identified with their early stereo release label, Living Stereo. As the adoption of Stereo audio became more widespread, Living Stereo offered a wide range of music and performances in high quality sound. A majority of these records, particularly classical music, offer music, performances and audio quality which are considered definitive. Living Stereo influenced many of the recordings that followed with their recording and marketing philosophies.
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