In the second of two videos I review the latest batch of Deutsche Grammophon's Original Source Vinyl Releases, mastered and cut all-analogue by Emil Berliner Studios from the original 4-track master tapes.
Here I talk about Karl Bohm's classic recording of Beethoven's 6th "Pastoral" Symphony with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, and Claudio Abbado's account of Brahms' 1st Symphony, also with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
I also discuss other landmark recordings of both works on vinyl and CD.
PLUS - a SURPRISE UNBOXING of the upcoming limited edition Giulini vinyl box set of Bruckner's Symphonies 7, 8, 9 with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, remastered and cut by Emil Berliner Studios.
You can watch Part 1 of this review here:
https://youtu.be/4sDplw2t15U?si=q6NdEE2K_WfJZmGz
I mention my colleague at Tracking Angle, Michael Johnson's written reviews of these records. You can find those reviews at the links below:
https://trackingangle.com/music/daniel-barenboim-conducts-bruckner-s-romantic-symphony
https://trackingangle.com/features/bbb-reissued-aaa-by-ebs
You can read my own articles and reviews at https://trackingangle.com
Two articles on the Original Source Series:
Detailed introduction to the series, with technical information, review of first four titles (recently re-released), including Abbado's "Rite of Spring" (which I featured in a recent video on this channel):
https://trackingangle.com/features/rewriting-history-deutsche-grammophon-s-groundbreaking-original-source-vinyl-reviewed
Preview of the upcoming Karajan/Bruckner cycle, remastered and cut AAA directly from the 8-track mastertapes:
https://trackingangle.com/features/karajan-bruckner-and-the-next-generation-of-deutsche-grammophon-s-original-source-vinyl-reissue-series
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Recommended channels for classical music fans and collectors:
The Ultimate Classical Music Guide by David Hurwitz
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSf-...
Poetry On Plastic
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCShT...
Flowering Spikes
https://www.youtube.com/@FLOWERINGSPIKES/featured
The most recent Classical Bums livestream:
https://www.youtube.com/live/B3Z5azQBddU?si=Z6oLI9xTVH0wd9X0
An invaluable guide to all the different pressings of the main classical labels:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iJYk...
Another excellent resource for new classical recordings is BBC Radio 3's long-standing weekly broadcast "Record Review". Shows remain available to listen to for 30 days after first broadcast:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06w...
My system, which has evolved over 20-plus years, is tube based and many pieces were acquired used. It was mostly put together with the invaluable help and ears of Eliot Midwood at Acoustic Image (https://acousticimage.com) who is also responsible for many of the fine recordings on the Yarlung label.
Well-Tempered Classic Turntable (round motor)
Micro-Benz Ruby 2 MC Cartridge
Phonostage: L.A. Audio (currently out of commission - so I am using the stellar Schiit Mani 2 phonostage)
Cary Audio CD/SACD 306
Preamp: Kora Equinoxe
Amps: Genesis Monoblocks 60 Amp Valve
Speakers: Silverline Sonatas with upgraded crossover and tweeters (Dynaudio)
Cabling: Aural Symphonics
Custom-made stands, with a Townshend Seismic Sink for the Well-Tempered turntable