Otto Klemperer & Philharmonia Orchestra Dvorak New World Symphony & Schubert Symphony No.8 Hybrid Stereo SACD

Limited Edition Hybrid SACD!
Featuring Esoteric's Proprietary Re-Mastering Process to Achieve the Highest Level of Sound Quality!
Japanese Pressing, Deluxe Digi-pak Packaging, THE Definitive Classical Performance on SACD!
Otto Klemperer leads the Philharmonia Orchestra through Antonín Dvorák's Symphony No.9 in E minor, Op.95 "From the New World" and Franz Schubert's Symphony No.8 in B minor, D.759 "Unfinished." Recorded at Kingsway Hall, London on October 30 – November 2, 1963 (Tracks 1–4) and February 4 & 6, 1963 (Tracks 5–6).
The German conductor and composer Otto Klemperer (14.5.1885 – 6.7.1973) is certainly one of the great conductors of the 20th century. Klemperer's recording of Dvorak's "Symphony No. 9" ("From the New World") and Schubert's "Symphony No. 8" ("The Unfinished") with the Philharmonia Orchestra is particularly appreciated for its clarity, attention to detail and Klemperer's characteristic approach to tempo and phrasing. Many reviewers emphasize the depth and expressiveness of his readings. The Dvorak recording is characterized by its powerful and detailed interpretation, with the bass lines being particularly well elaborated. The Schubert recording is perceived as graceful and fluid, with a balance between discipline and humanity in Klemperer's conducting.
"Otto Klemperer's "New World" has always been one of the best recordings, a fiery performance with authentic Czech flair in the balance of woodwinds. It is also not unusually slow, and where the tempo is comparatively leisurely, as in the Scherzo, Klemperer more than makes up for it with the clarity of the imitative changes of the main theme. Have Dvorák's bass lines ever been heard more clearly? Klemperer's unsentimental interpretation of the Largo captures the melodic purity and serenity of the music better than almost anyone else" - David Hurwitz, ClassicsToday.com
"The amazing thing is that the Klemperer recording is as good as it is. Symphony No. 5 begins better than any other." - Gramophone.co.uk
Esoteric's reissue of classical music masterpieces has attracted a lot of attention worldwide. The uncompromising commitment to the restoration and processing of the original tapes, as well as the use of hybrid Super Audio CD technology to improve sound quality, make Esoteric's releases a must-attend and audiophile delight for all classical music lovers!
Classical 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 technology to improve sound quality. This series marks the first Hybrid Super Audio CD release of historical recording selections that have been mainstays of the catalog since their initial release. These new audio versions feature Esoteric's proprietary re mastering process to achieve the highest level of sound quality.
New Mastering Environment
The DSD mastering has been processed at the newly introduced the "Esoteric Mastering Cebter", where deploys the latest X-series models from the flagship Grandioso as the core, including the Grandioso D1X, Grandioso C1X, and Grandioso G1X, in addition to the Grandioso S1, a pair of G-02X, Mexcel cables, the Merging Pyramix by Esoteric Original Tuned as DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)/Audio Interface cordinated by Mr. Tetsuya Kato, and re-mastered by Mr. Masaya Tohno under the supervision by Mr. Motoaki Ohmachi.
Re-mastering:
Producer: Motoaki Ohmachi (Esoteric Mastering Center)
Associated Producer: Jo Yoshida (Esoteric Mastering Center)
Mastering Engineer: Masaya Tohno (Esoteric Mastering Center)

Features:

• Limited Edition - One-Time Pressing
• Super Audio CD
• SACD Stereo SACD Layer
• This Hybrid SACD contains a 'Red Book' Stereo CD Layer which is playable on most conventional CD Players!
• DSD Mastering
• Deluxe Digipak Packaging
• Made in Japan

Musicians:

• Philharmonia Orchestra
• Otto Klemperer, conductor

Selections:

Antonín Dvorák (1841-1904)
Symphony No.9 in E minor, Op.95 "From the New World"
1. Adagio - Allegro Molto
2. Largo
3. Scherzo (Molto Vivace)
4. Allegro con Fuoco
Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Symphony No.8 in B Flat Minor, D.759 "Unfinished"
5. Allegro Moderato
6. Andante con Moto