Charles Munch & Boston Symphony Orchestra Ravel Daphnis and Chloe

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RCA Living Stereo 180g Vinyl LP!
Remastered from the Master Tape & Cut by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound!
Lacquers Plated by Gary Salstrom & Pressed at QRP!
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"Daphne and Chloe", the colourful ballet by Maurice Ravel, based on Longos' late antique romance novel, is one of the greatest works of French music. Conductor Charles Munch devoted himself intensively to Ravel's works throughout his career, making "Daphne and Chloe" a single well-rounded work by performing the entire ballet score, held together not only thematically, but also by its characteristic mood and coloring.
The recordings took place on January 23 and 24, 1955 at Boston Symphony Hall with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Mastered by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound from the original 2-track master tapes, cut at 33 1/3, and plated and pressed at Quality Record Pressings, no other editions match these for the quietest 180-gram platters available. Note that they've also expanded this reissue to include a Stoughton Printing tip-on gatefold jacket with additional photos - a luxurious upgrade from the original single pocket jacket.
By far, Ravel's richest and most sumptuously colorful work. Charles Munch, throughout his conducting career, gave sympathetic attention to the music of Ravel, and, by performing the entire ballet score in its entirety, restored Daphnis and Chloe to a single rounded work, drawn together not only thematically, but by its characteristic mood and color. Recorded Jan. 23-24, 1955 at Symphony Hall. Originally released in 1960.

Features:

• 180g Vinyl
• 33rpm
• Remastered from the Original Master Tape by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound
• Lacquers Plated by Gary Salstrom
• Pressed at Quality Record Pressings
• Stoughton Tip-On Gatefold Jacket with Additional Photos

Musicians:

• Boston Symphony Orchestra
• Charles Munch, conductor
• New England Conservatory Chorus and Alumni Chorus
• Robert Shaw, director
• Lorna Cooke de Varon, associate director

Selections:

Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
Daphnis And Chloe (Ballet In One Act) For Orchestra With Chorus
Side A
1. Part 1
Side B
2. Concluded