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Bruno Walter,Columbia Symphony Orchestra

Description:

[The Art of Bruno Walter, 1957-1961 (23)] The stereo recordings made by Bruno Walter (1876-1962) between 1957 and 1961, the last years of his life, are the most important performances in his vast discography. The recordings are a "world heritage" masterpiece, the fruit of his long musical experience and deep insight. These early stereo masterpieces were recorded with state-of-the-art equipment and technology at the American Legion Hall, which has excellent acoustics, through a series of meticulous rehearsals and sessions with the Columbia Symphony Orchestra, which was specially organized for this purpose. These recordings have been newly remixed and remastered for the first time in 21 years since 1998, and are available for distribution from the "Bruno Walter All Stereo Recordings SA-CD Hybrid Edition" (7 volumes, released 2019-20), which won a special category and special award at the 58th "Record Academy Awards" in 2020. In Brahms with Francescatti and Fournier, the two soloists' lustrous tones give color to the austere music of Brahms' last years, which is warmly enveloped by the orchestra.In the Schumann with Istomin, the straight interpretation without indulgence is rare and reveals Walter's unique sense of the work. ● Japan-specific project ● DSD remastering (2019/20)