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Bachtoven

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I would love to get a copy of that John Lill LP. Do you know of any sources? None came up from my Google search.
 

miniguy

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miniguy

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I would love to get a copy of that John Lill LP. Do you know of any sources? None came up from my Google search.

As a small consolation for not being able to find a copy, I offer the following LP suggestion to piano fans. Hyperion A66009. Monster performance, outstanding sound. Produced by John Boyden, recorded by Caroline Dorey in Conway Hall, London.

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I would love to get a copy of that John Lill LP. Do you know of any sources? None came up from my Google search.

Unfortunately is seems this was a unique project by Green Room Productions. Tony Faulkner reported that they lost quite a lot of money making this recording.

It is curious that once Tony Faulkner set up an experience where people could compare the sound of a piano being reproduced through a microphone live feed, a tape loop and a digital loop. His panel preferred to the sound of the tape loop to the live feed!
 

miniguy

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Unfortunately is seems this was a unique project by Green Room Productions. Tony Faulkner reported that they lost quite a lot of money making this recording.

It is curious that once Tony Faulkner set up an experience where people could compare the sound of a piano being reproduced through a microphone live feed, a tape loop and a digital loop. His panel preferred to the sound of the tape loop to the live feed!

That's nuts. Maybe they liked the sound of tape hiss.
 

Bachtoven

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It drives me crazy to read rave reviews of recordings that are hopelessly unavailable! At least it's in Discog's database, so perhaps some kind soul will offer it for sale someday.
 

Bachtoven

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That's nuts. Maybe they liked the sound of tape hiss.

Or, perhaps they didn't like the sound of music reduced to binary digits.
 

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Bachtoven

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Luminous playing and sound.

 

Bachtoven

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Bachtoven

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I had never heard of this pianist nor the label, and I was pleasantly surprised by his virtuoso playing and the excellent sound.

 

Bachtoven

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I started with record 1 of this 3LP set: Sonata No.3 and 32 Variations. Magnificent playing. I originally bought this as a hi-res download, but I was curious to hear a recent DG LP. No question that the LP sounds better: more presence, body, and air.

 

Bachtoven

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I didn’t know that German audio company Clear Audio was in the LP business (do they do their own remastering?). This LP sounds wonderful, and of course Richter’s playing is in a class of its own. Very pricey ($45), but I guess it’s worth it.

 

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Bachtoven

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A wonderful recording of unfamiliar music. The playing is great, and the sound is spectacular—the musicians are practically in my listening room!

 

Bachtoven

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After listening to this staggering display of virtuosity, I couldn’t bring myself to play the piano today! Good, if slightly thin sound.

 

SCAudiophile

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Mahler 8, Utah Symphony, Mormon Tabernacle Choir (Reference Recordings SACD); Brand New Release; I was fortunate enough to have a copy sent to me ahead of
the release date (17th) and received it this past Thursday. Heard it on Saturday; well worth having,...a monstrous undertaking and a great rendition of this symphony!!!

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Mahler 8, Utah Symphony, Mormon Tabernacle Choir (Reference Recordings SACD); Brand New Release; I was fortunate enough to have a copy sent to me ahead of
the release date (17th) and received it this past Thursday. Heard it on Saturday; well worth having,...a monstrous undertaking and a great rendition of this symphony!!!

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I found on ebay for approx 35 usd, but I can' t see the sacd logo.
Is it a super audio cd ? The price is correct?
Will be grateful for the clarification.
 

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