An amazing record
On Jun 4, 2:30�pm, Jenn wrote:
Speakers Corner repressing of Mercury SR90199, Respighi: �Ancient Dances
and Airs, Dorati/Philharmonia Hungarica
I had always known about the original Mercury and its great reputation,
but somehow I had never heard it nor found a good copy. �IMO, it's
simply fantastic. �One of the best recordings I've heard in my home in
any media. �There's a solo cello bit that had me experiencing the
storied "are we sure that there isn't a cello in this room" for a moment.
In this case, I don't know, but IMV some of the Speakers Corner
repressings of the Mercury LP sound better than the original in terms of
instrumental timbres.
Highly, highly recommended.
I have the CD version of the Mercury and I like it a lot. I really do
enjoy Respighi and my Reference Recordings LP of Church Windows is one
of my favorites. I'll have to check out this new pressing. Thanks!
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