Audio CD
Number of Discs: 1
Format: FLAC (tracks+cue)
Label: Reference Recordings
Size: 362 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
01. Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov – Dance Of The Tumbler
Eiji Oue, Minnesota Orchestra
02. George Whitefield Chadwick – Intermezzo e Humoreske from Suite Symphonique
Jose Serebrier, Czech State Philharmonic
03. Ron Nelson – Rocky Point Holiday
Jerry Junkin, Dallas Wind Symphony
04. Igor Stravinsky – The Firebird – Berceuse
Eiji Oue, Minnesota Orchestra
05. Igor Stravinsky – The Firebird – Finale
Eiji Oue, Minnesota Orchestra
06. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Piano Concerto No. 21 – Andante
Eugene Istomin, Gerrard Schwarz, Seattle Symphony
07. Paul Paray – Symphony No. 1 – Allegretto con grazia
James Paul, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
08. Anton Bruckner – Symphony No. 9 – Scherzo
Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, Minnesota Orchestra
09. Antonio Vivaldi – Concerto in F, RV 569 – Allegro
Nicholas McGegan, Philharmonia Baroque
10. Malcolm Arnold – The Padstow Lifeboat
Jerry Junkin, Dallas Wind Symphony
11. Jacques Ibert – Escales – Anime (Valencia)
Eiji Oue, Minnesota Orchestra
12. Richard Strauss – The Times Of Day – Der Morgen
Timothy Seelig, Turtle Creek Chorale Fort Worth Chamber Orchestra
13. Leos Janacek – The Makropulos Case – Symphonic Synthesis, Act II
Jose Serebrier, Czech State Philharmonic
14. Eiji Oue – E.C.F., from Presque Isle
Eiji Oue, Minnesota Orchestra
15. Mussorgsky-Ravel – Pictures At An Exhibition – Baba Yaga
Eiji Oue, Minnesota Orchestra
16. Mussorgsky-Ravel – Pictures At An Exhibition – Great Gate at Kiev
Eiji Oue, Minnesota Orchestra
Although a compilation of various pieces, this CD has the drama and sonic impact which will test the limits of your system. The orchestral presentations are first class. The sound stage presentations with the left to right width and the front to back depth give the listener an outstanding three dimensional impression of the actual orchestra instrument placement in the recording hall as well as the hall’s ambient sound.
I have from time to time heard the expression ‘sound windows’ when discussing Speakers in an audio system. This CD will give you an excellent opportunity to check the clarity and precision of your system….in particular the bottom end capabilities of both the ampifier and the speakers.
I stronly recommend using this CD as a true Reference CD Rrecording when evaluating enhancements or upgrades to your system. Bring this CD to your dealer and listen carefully.
Get to know what your system is capable of and what it is not capable of delivering before and after listening tests for your new component.
Good Luck