"The Rite of Spring" is one of the great orchestral blockbusters, and the Original Source Series AAA vinyl reissue of Claudio Abbado's classic DG recording is stunning. But what if you want to explore some more records in a similar vein...?
I talk about Abbado's series of classic Stravinsky recordings for DG (and the best sounding versions available), other audiophile recordings of "The Rite of Spring", and then delve into some similar works in the same vein as Stravinsky's masterpiece. These suggestions will set your turntable on fire and rattle the windows of your listening-room!
You can read my articles and reviews at https://trackingangle.com
Two articles on the Original Source Series:
Includes review of Abbado's "Rite of Spring":
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