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: Symphony No. 4 In E Minor, Op. 98 () 5: Larghetto For Orchestra (14:56) |
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1 |
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Description: | Great Performances, Great Sound, and a World Premiere! Reference Recordings proudly presents Symphony No. 4 of Johannes Brahms, with the world premiere recording of James MacMillan's "Larghetto for Orchestra", in exceptional performances from Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. This release is the twelfth in the highly acclaimed Pittsburgh Live! Series of multi-channel hybrid SACD releases from Reference Recordings. This series has received GRAMMY® Nominations in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020. It's recording of Shostakovich's Symphony No.5 /Barber Adagio for Strings won the 2018 GRAMMY® Awards for Best Orchestral Performance and Best Engineered Classical Album.MADE IN GERMANY
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Recorded Live
Brahms Symphony No. 4 (April 20-22, 2018)
MacMillan Larghetto for Orchestra (October 27-29, 2017)
Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts, Pittsburgh, PA
Soundmirror, Boston:
Recording Producer: Dirk Sobotka
Balance Engineer: Mark Donahue
Editing: Dirk Sobotka
Mixing and Mastering: Mark Donahue
Music Notes: Manfred Honeck
Notes Editor and Coordinator: Mary Persin
Technical Notes: Mark Donahue, Dirk Sobotka
Art Director: Brian Hughes
Front Cover Design: Brian Hughes
Editor: Julie Goetz
Photo of Manfred Honeck: George Lange
Photo of James MacMillan: Philip Gatward
Photo of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: Edward DeArmitt
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra recordings are made possible by a generous grant from BNY Mellon.Experience the brilliance of orchestral music with "Sinfonie 4/Larghetto For Orchestra" performed by the acclaimed Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Manfred Honeck. This SACD+CD release from Fresh! captures both Antonín Dvo?ák?s masterful Symphony No. 4 and a moving rendition of Larghetto, offering listeners an immersive audio journey that highlights every nuance and emotion intended by the composers. The hybrid format ensures audiophiles enjoy superior sound quality on SACD players while remaining accessible to standard CD users.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, led by Maestro Manfred Honeck since 2008, is renowned for its dynamic performances and innovative interpretations. Under Honeck's baton, they have received multiple Grammy nominations and international acclaim for their recordings?particularly their celebrated renditions of works by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Mahler, and Bruckner.
Fresh! is a distinguished label known for producing high-quality classical music recordings that capture live energy as well as studio precision. Their commitment to excellence has made them a favorite among discerning listeners seeking authentic musical experiences.
This release stands out not only for its exceptional artistry but also for its technical excellence?a must-have addition to any classical collection. |
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FR 0744SA |
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