FRANCK / Symphony In D Minor – SACD

Otto Klemperer leads the New Philharmonia for this recording of Franck’s Symphony in D minor. The Philharmonia Orchestra also performs Schumann’s Fourth Symphony in D minor.

EMI Classics masterpiece collection:
The reissue of classical music masterpieces by ESOTERIC has attracted a lot of attention, both for its uncompromising commitment to recreating the original master sound, and for using hybrid Super Audio CD (SACD) technology to improve sound quality. This series marks the first hybrid SACD release of two selections from EMI classics that have been mainstays of the catalog since their initial release on LP, until the present digital age of CD. These new audio versions feature DSD mastering of the original recordings.

Experience for yourself…
Experience the legendary performance in this new Super Audio CD/CD format. Not only for new followers, but also for well experienced followers of these recorded materials. All will be equally impressed by the “soul” hidden within the notes, but never before found in previously released recordings in any format.

Cesar Franck (1822-1890)
Symphony in D minor
1. 1st movement: Lento-Allegro non troppo
2. 2nd movement: Allegretto-Poco piu lento-Tempo
3. 3rd movement: Allegro non troppo

Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120
4. 1st movement: Ziemlich langsam-Lebhaft
5. 2nd movement: Romanze (Ziemlich langsam)
6. 3rd movement: Scherzo (lebhaft)
7. 4th movement: Langsam-Lebhaft-Schneller-Presto

Franck Symphony recorded February 12 & 15, 1966, No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London.
Schuman Symphony recorded May 4 & 5, 1960, Kingsway Hall, London.

Musicians:
Otto Klemperer
The New Philharmonia Orchestra
The Philharmonia Orchestra (Schumann)

Features:
• DSD Mastering
• SACD Stereo/CD Hybrid

ESOTERIC equipment used for re-mastering:
The criterion of re-mastering is to faithfully capture the quality of the original master tapes. ESOTERIC’s flag ship D/A converters, model D-01VU, Rubidium master clock generator model G-0Rb and ESOTERIC MEXCEL interconnect cables and power cords, were all used for this re-mastering session. This combination of highly advanced technology greatly contributed to capturing the high quality sound of the original master tapes.