Pictures At An Exhibition CD

Reiner/Chicago on RCA Living Stereo SACD.

Kal

Hi Lynne,

Although opinions about both the performance and the sonics are of course not unanimous, when the Telarc Maazel/Cleveland Orchestra recording was released in 1979 it was considered by more than a few people to have been the greatest orchestral recording ever made.

It was one of the most notable and, IMO, best examples of recordings that were done digitally, and then transcribed to LP, in the years just prior to the advent of cd's. I have the original LP release (actually two copies, as I wore one out!). It's now available on both cd and hybrid sacd.

Be sure to read the customer reviews at the Amazon link above. I don't think you will be disappointed!

Best regards,
-- Al

My favorite rendition is Barry Douglas from 1987. This is solo piano on RCA Red Seal. It is an old CD but worth seeking out. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Steve

Go to The Absolute Sound website and search for the best version ito. This was always one of my favorite articles each month where they took a classic piece of music and gave their opinions on what the benchmark was sonic wise,performance wise and historicaly. Everyone always has their own opinion which is great and invaluable.

Hi, Al,

Thanks. Will do. Thanks everyone. I still have Xmas money.

Best Regards,

Lynne