{"product_id":"pre-order-antal-dorati-bloch-sinfonia-sacra-peterson-free-variations-half-speed-master-lp","title":"Antal Doráti - Bloch: Sinfonia Sacra; Peterson; Free Variations - Half-Speed Master LP","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of the Mercury Living Presence Audiophile Series!\u003cbr\u003eHalf-Speed Mastered Vinyl LP!\u003cbr\u003ePrecision HD Transfers of the Original First-Generation Tapes!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cheader\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong hailed as the audiophile's label, Mercury Living Presence represents an important milestone in the history of classical recording. Since they were first released, Mercury Living Presence LP records have been collected and coveted. 70 years after the label's first release - Mussorgsky's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePictures at an Exhibition\u003c\/em\u003e, with Rafael Kubelík conducting the Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Mercury continues to be admired for the quality of its artistry and recordings: all celebrated for their sheer vividness of sound. This audiophile series sources the original first-generation master tapes. New HD transfers were made at Abbey Road Studios. Master files, including new 3-to-2 mixes for stereo titles, were produced by Thomas Fine, son of the original producer and recording engineer for the majority of Mercury Living Presence titles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid-century Modern music, rich in dynamics and orchestral textures. The Wayne Peterson piece was commissioned and received its performance and recording debut by Dorati's Minneapolis band. Bloch recorded April 17, 1960; Peterson recorded April 21, 1959. Both recordings were made in Northrop Auditorium, Minneapolis, MN using three Schoeps M201 microphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Note About Listening Levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMercury Living Presence recordings are highly dynamic, pushing the technical capabilities of the original recording equipment to the limit. In a modern setting, especially in the context of a Half-Speed Mastered LP, the full dynamic range on the tapes makes its way to the grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis may require the listener to turn up the system volume to a higher level than they may be accustomed to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll efforts were made to present these discs on quiet, high-quality vinyl, so listening at \"concert hall levels\" should not include an objectionable increase in background surface noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn it up, experience the 3D sound field, and enjoy the lifelike dynamics; put yourself in the Living Presence of the music!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mercury Living Presence Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudiophile Vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalf-Speed Mastered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision HD Transfers Made at Abbey Road Studios from the Original First-Generation Tapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew 3-to-2 Stereo Mixes Produced by Thomas Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"musicians\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMusicians\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAntal Dorati\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003econductor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMinneapolis Symphony Orchestra\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"selections\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eErnest Bloch (1880-1959)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSIDE A:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinfonia breve, B. 86 : 1. Moderato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinfonia breve, B. 86 : 2. Andante\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinfonia breve, B. 86 : 3. Allegro molto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinfonia breve, B. 86 : 4. Allegro deciso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWayne Peterson (1927-2021)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSIDE B:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Variations for Orchestra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"UMG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59548282257489,"sku":"028948526031","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/5778\/3889\/files\/declp52603__41431.jpg?v=1779349796","url":"https:\/\/c09u90-kd.myshopify.com\/products\/pre-order-antal-dorati-bloch-sinfonia-sacra-peterson-free-variations-half-speed-master-lp","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}