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Hi Don. The pressing is very good. The sound is a bit different compared to her other, particularly her previous, Paris.

It has a ‘big hall’ feel to it, almost sounds as it was recorded ‘live’. More similar to how an early 60’s to mid-70’s recorded orchestration may sound like. Very full, and not so keyed onto Hilary being much more forward. Personally, I like that old recording style. But it is a bit of a difference from what we ‘expect’ from a modern orchestral recording.

And, of course, it is Hilary. Nuff said. IMO, one of the best ever.

The Heifetz & Piatigorsky Concerts

• Spohr - Double String Quartette In D Minor, Op. 65

Jascha Heifetz, 1st violin
Pierre Amoyal, 1st violin
Israel Baker, 2nd violin
Paul Rosenthal, 2nd violin
Milton Thomas, viola
Allan Harshman, viola
Gregor Piatigorsky, cello
Laurence Lesser, cello

• Dvořák - Piano Trio In E Minor, Op. 90 ("Dumky")

Jascha Heifetz, violin
Gregor Piatigorsky, cello
Jacob Lateiner, piano

RCA Red Seal, The Heifetz-Piatigorsky Concerts Series, 1969 

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers / MOJO
2010 Reprise

Fleetwood Mac / S-T
1975 Reprise

aka The White Album. Nicks on “Landslide”…so nice

Steely Dan-Katy Lied(ABC Sunburst Label) Side B

Dionne Warwick-Hot Live And Otherwise Side B

Renee Rosnes-Beloved Of The Sky Side A SQ Audiophile

Jethro Tull-Aqualung Side 1

Tony Bennett-Get Happy With The LPO Side 1

The Charlie Daniels Band-Simple Man Side 2

Beethoven-Violin Concerto(Kyung-Wha Chung L25C-3029) Side 1 SQ Audiophile

Keith Jarrett-The Koln Concert(ECM PA-6053-54) Side A SQ Audiophile

Tony Bennett and Tull had average SQ at best. Tull was a late 1970’s gatefold pressing without barcode. Renee Rosnes(2018) takes the SQ crown with the help of Kevin Gray. IMO one of the best recordings of new material in the past 5 years. If you want only 1 Warrick recording consider this live album.. The Koln concert is outstanding no need for my opinion. Kyung-Wha Chung plays with a great balance of technique and feel.