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In Reply to: RE: New HiRes Sheherazade from Chandos posted by Chris from Lafayette on July 21, 2014 at 20:24:51
I appreciate that Reiner was one of the favorites of the era, but his take on Sheherazade has (for me) not stood the test of time. It seems more of a knee-jerk recommendation these days -- a recording that is "expected" to appear on any list because .... well, because it always did in the old days.
The Kogan is an interesting choice, though. This was from the period when Russian orchestras had their own, distinct character. Before global homogenization. That kind of pedal to the metal intensity and balls to the wall brass playing really appeals to me as a sort of "authentic Russian" sound. I liked the original LP of this so much that I got the remastered Classic Records release.
I wouldn't list the Kogan ahead of the Stokowski recording on London Phase 4 Stereo LP, which is a brilliant performance with excellent audio. But I pull the Kogan out at times, which I cannot say about the Reiner.
"Life without music is a mistake" (Nietzsche)
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The Stokowski Phase-4 Sheherezade is my favorite performance of this piece despite the re-orchestration here and there and the multi-miked spotlighting of the musicians. But my original LP is worn out, and the reissues on CD that I've heard (Cala and several Decca versions) reveal overloading distortion at the climaxes, which is ruinous. His 1975 remake with the Royal Phil isn't as inspired, unfortunately, although the sound is decent.
I just picked up an excellent copy of the Phase 4 London and I agree that the performance, sonics and pressing are all excellent. Just listened to it twice thru.
You are right, the CD releases just do not do justice to the original. I've tried them too, without happiness.
The LP is readily available on Ebay, and if you look through all the posts, you can find a NM copy for reasonably cost. I bought a second copy from an Ebay retailer and am glad I did.
"Life without music is a mistake" (Nietzsche)
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