Archive for Rachmaninoff LP
New Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances Review from ClassicalNet
Classical Net Review has a new posting for our Minnesota Orchestra Rachmaninoff release that is now available on LP: “For superior sound quality and orchestral execution, there is perhaps no more consistent series of discs than the Minnesota/Oue partnership on Reference from the early part of the previous decade. Oue and the orchestra were adventurous and clearly challenged each other. From Copland to Ravel, they revisited the orchestra’s rich traditions and explored them anew in…
2012 In Review – New Reference Mastercuts LPs
2013 is quickly approaching, so take a look back though our 2012 releases! New Reference Mastercuts Releases RACHMANINOFF: SYMPHONIC DANCES; VOCALISE (RM-1504) Eiji Oue/ Minnesota Orchestra 33 1/3 rpm, Half-Speed Mastered, 200 gram virgin vinyl from Quality Record Pressings in gatefold jacket FIRST TIME EVER ON LP! Widely believed to be the finest orchestral recording RR has ever made. Sergei Rachmaninoff was one of the most beloved composers of the twentieth century. His music is…
Audiophile Audition review Rachmaninoff LP
John Sunier of Audiophile Audition reviews the latest of the Reference Mastercuts Series — Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances/Vocalise: “When this recording first came out on HDCD CD in 2001, Soundstage! named it one of their best recordings of the year, and three reviewers for The Absolute Sound said it was one of the best releases of the year. It was nominated for a Grammy in 2003. Now with the mildly burgeoning vinyl market, Reference Recordings has…
First Customer Review for the Rachmaninoff LP!
Our new Rachmaninoff LPs are going fast at The Home Entertainment Show, and we’re excited to already see some good feedback from customers! From the What’s Best Forum: “I just recieved a new Lp of the RR Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances. This recording has been a reference in CD since it came out in 2001, and I also have it on my server in the HRx 176-24 version. I’ve likely listened to this recording many hundreds…
Rachmaninoff on RR Radio
We recently launched RR Radio, and we’re happy to present an all new track for you to listen to! Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances – finale 4:28Eiji Oue / Minnesota Orchestrafrom RR-96/RM-1504 Rachmaninoff [with Etudes-Tableaux; Vocalise] RM-1504 RACHMANINOFF: Symphonic Dances; Vocalise Eiji Oue/ Minnesota OrchestraSingle 331/3 rpm LP, 200-gram disc from Quality Record Pressings, in gatefold jacket FIRST TIME EVER ON LP!Widely believed to be the finest orchestral recording RR has ever made. Sergei Rachmaninoff was one…
New Reference Mastercuts Release – Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances;Vocalise
Reference Recordings is thrilled to present the next LP release in the Reference Mastercuts series: RACHMANINOFF: SYMPHONIC DANCES; VOCALISE (RM-1504) Eiji Oue/ Minnesota Orchestra 33 1/3 rpm, Half-Speed Mastered, 200 gram virgin vinyl from Quality Record Pressings in gatefold jacket FIRST TIME EVER ON LP! Widely believed to be the finest orchestral recording RR has ever made. Sergei Rachmaninoff was one of the most beloved composers of the twentieth century. His music is redolent of…
Coming Soon to LP…
“The recording is once again absolutely stunning, brilliant and plushy at the same time, unequaled by another label in this piece.” –Peter Aczel, THE AUDIO CRITIC “Overall,the sound is the best I’ve ever heard from Reference Recordings. That also means that overall there’s none better that you can currrently purchase. You don’t need any more details, just trust me and run out and buy it.” – Karl Lozier, www.enjoythemusic.com Selected by SoundStage!.com as one of…
RR LP News
In January we will be releasing another new Reference Recordings Mastercuts LP — Rachmaninioff! RACHMANINOFF Symphonic DancesÉtudes-Tableaux (orch. Respighi)Vocalise Eiji Oue, ConductorMinnesota Orchestra Grammy® Nominated 2003Category 90– Best Engineered Album – ClassicalKeith O. Johnson, engineer Selected by SoundStage!.com as one of the “Best Recordings of 2001” Chosen by THREE reviewers of The Absolute Sound magazine as one of the best releases of 2001.Sergei Rachmaninoff was one of the most beloved composers of the twentieth century.…