Archive for the ‘SACD & Other Hi-Res Reviews’ Category
Northern Lights = Choral Works by OLA GJEILO – Phoenix Chorale/ Harrington String Quartet/ Emmanuel Lopez, cello/ Ola Gjeilo, piano/ Alison Chaney, sop./ Ted Belledin, tenor sax/ Charles Bruffy – ChandosPublished on April 25, 2012
Exquisite sounds from a new source, captured perfectly by the engineers at Chandos.
Peggy Lee – The Man I Love – Capitol (1957)/ Pure Pleasure Records – vinylPublished on April 25, 2012
The orchestra is full but nuanced and Lee’s voice is mellow and alluring.
JOHN ADAMS: Harmonielehre; Short Ride in a Fast Machine – San Francisco Sym. Orch./ Michael Tilson Thomas – SFS MediaPublished on April 19, 2012
It’s fine to have this important Adams work in hi-res surround for the first time.
“In Memoriam Pehr Henrik Nordgren” = NORDGREN: Concerto for Sax Quartet and Strings; ARVO PART: Fratres; ASKELLMASSON: Quatrain; KALEVO AHO: In memorium Pehr Henrik Nordgren – Rascher Sax. Q./ Lapland Ch. Orch./John Storgards – AlbaPublished on April 15, 2012
A major concerto by the late Finnish composer, plus works in tribute to his memory.
* Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here – EMI/Analogue ProductionsPublished on April 14, 2012
********* MULTICHANNEL DISC OF THE MONTH *********
May be the best rock album ever in surround.
![MARIO CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO: Complete Organ Works [TrackList follows] – Livia Mazzanti – Aeolus](http://audaud.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/CastelnuovoTedescoOrganSA.jpg "MARIO CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO: Complete Organ Works [TrackList follows] – Livia Mazzanti – Aeolus")
MARIO CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO: Complete Organ Works [TrackList follows] – Livia Mazzanti – AeolusPublished on April 13, 2012
World premiere recordings of all the pipe organ works of Castelnuovo-Tedesco.
Jason Vitelli – Confluence – Soundkeeper Recordings SR4003 – 24/96 DVDPublished on April 13, 2012
Singer/songwriter releases hi-tech indie album.
Gerry Mulligan – Little Big Horn (1981) – GRP/Lancia Media Factory (vinyl)
The Gerry Mulligan Quartet – What Is There To Say? (1959) – Columbia/Sony Music/ Original Record Group (45 rpm vinyl)Published on April 12, 2012
Two terrific Gerry Mulligan sessions on high-end vinyl—one at 45 rpm.
“Die Soloflöte: Vol. 1: Barock” (Solo Flute – Baroque) = Works of MARAIS, HOTTETERE, BRAUN, TELEMANN, QUANTZ, DELUSSE & OTHERS – Mirjam Nastasi, flute – ArsPublished on April 11, 2012
There’s some undeniably savory musical treats here, so savor them, listening to a piece or two at a time.
Enoch Light, Terry Snyder and the All-Stars – Persuasive Percussion/Enoch Light – Command Records/Top MusicPublished on April 11, 2012
Influential early stereo recording hit gets a serious technological update.