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Debussy, Respighi. Fritz Reiner - Fountains and Pines of Rome - Lamer 

In the first instance, Pines of Rome is a wonderful piece of music. I remember going to hear the Royal Scottish National Orchetra performing it in the Caird Hall in Dundee and being blown away in the final movement when the supplementary brass bands began playing from the galleries to either side and behind us... This recording is over 50 years old but is fabulous nevertheless. It was recorded using 3 separate microphones, each of which was recorded separately (rather than mixed into stereo). SACD technology allows this to become an analogue recording in an early version of surround sound, using the front 3 speakers, which gives extra depth of sound. For whatever reason, SACD never quite caught on, but the Living Stereo recordings are worth seeking out if you have the equipment to play them on. A standard 5.1 system plus a reasonably up-to-date blu ray player should be enough, but check that it is SACD-compatible.

dank aan originele poster!