I will miss telarc and am glad i have the cds, dts cds, dvdas and sacds they released in my collection. What you have here is one of the most famous classical pieces ever, by one of the most popular composers ever, played by a band that not only makes up for the lack of a string section, but has a chorus. The telarc international brand is renowned for its technical innovations and audio excellence, most recently apparent with releases by japanese piano sensation hiromi, dynamic retromodernswing outfit gordon goodwins big phat band and legendary french composer jacques loussier. Listening to the thuds and clangor of this nth rendition of the 1812, it occurred to me that audiophiles need some new musical works to show off their woofers and tweeters. Digital cannons read the warning label on the cover of telarc s groundbreaking 1978 release of tchaikovskys 1812 overture.
I know that the telarc 1812 is not only raved as being a fantastic performance, but also a great recording, particularly known for being able to destroy some speakers. The other recordings are of gershwins two most well known works. Way back in 1978 the american audiophile record label telarc made a recording that can be truly regarded as legendary. Midwayusa is a privately held american retailer of various hunting and outdoorrelated products. Scottish national orchestra, the 1812 overture flac album. I am a huge fan of the 1812 overture, and was thinking about getting a copy on vinyl. Includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Tchaikovsky 1812 overture, moscow cantata, etc mariinsky.
The classical collection, a twodisc set which retails for the price of one. Erich kunzeltchaikovsky 1812 overture200 gram vinyl record. So by loaning out the third version of that you can astound your friends and confound your enemies by giving them one they cant track. On my stereo system with sacd player, they all sound pretty good.
How about someone commissioning the choochoo symphony, featuring a mikado steam locomotive. The orchestra was founded in 1783 during the reign of catherine the great, it was known before the revolution as the russian imperial opera orchestra. He chose the orchestral overture for the opening of the christ the saviour cathedral in moscow and the. The cannons of the telarc digital 1812 are recorded at a very high level. It features real cannons and in true telarc fashion they were recorded without being dynamically compressed. Its 1979 highdefinition digital recording of tchaikovsky 1812 overture the first ever became a popular way for people to test the quality of their recordplaying equipment and audio setups, as only highquality and properlytuned systems could play the hifi digital. With the buildin wav player, you can prelisten the wav file, set start time and end time, split or cut any section of the wav file you want. Shop telarc classic reissues at the craft recordings store. The capriccio italien is a common disc mate for the 1812, but the cossack dance from mazeppa is not. Wav splitter is an easytouse tool for splitting large wav file into smaller ones.
Lower levels are recommended for initial playback until a safe level can be determined for your equipment. Using thennew digital recording technology although in the absence of a digital consumer format, the original release was on lp, telarc captured tchaikovskys 1812 overture, and for perhaps the first time the cannons were properly recorded. In 1978, bob woods and jack renner took the first of many risks that are characteristic of telarc s history. Although this being one of the first digital recordings, it sounds really good. For example 602 m128 means that this performer offers a mp3 file of 128kbps that takes 6 minutes and two seconds.
The last days of telarc page 2 steve hoffman music forums. The commission for the 1812 arrived, as usual for tchaikovsky, unexpectedly. One of the best version of tchaikowskys 1812 overture. Classical, valery gergiev, mariinsky orchestra, 2009 added. Telarc international, a leader in digital recording since its inception in 1977, revisits the highlights of its extensive classical catalog with the release of telarc celebrating 25 years. Tchaikovsky 1812 overture capriccio italien alwyn the. The 1812 overture was intended to be played and heard with a chorus. Since the late 1970s, telarc international has been the creative. Download surround and lossless music dvdaudio, dtscd, sacd, audiodvd, dts 5. My version was ordered as flac and i made a comparison to the original vinyl version by telefunken decca 1958. Overflow 1812 overture tchaikovsky 1880 from the end is nigh.
Click on the button to go to the page where you can download the music. Written for the opening of moscows cathedral of christ the saviour, built to commemorate napoleons disastrous russian campaign of 1812, it was intended for the outdoors. Find erich kunzel discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. The cincinnati symphony orchestra, lead by erich kunzel, perform tchaikovskys 1812 overture. Only 27 when this was recorded in 2008, her song choices and execution are less orthodox than other jazz artists, hence the albums intriguing title. Upon its initial release, listeners were advised to adjust playback levels as each blast from the cannons will send shivers down your spine. The 1812 ill listen to if i want canon and bells remains the doratiminneapolis which, although recorded more than four decades ago, is a far superior performance with sonics that still amaze. Ironically, given its lasting popularity, tchaikovsky composed the 1812 overture reluctantly and full of doubt as to its worth. The label made recording history with that album by using cuttingedge digital technology for the first time recording live cannon fire and a carillon for inclusion in the rousing finale. Monty alexander my america hybrid multichannel sacd.
Jul 24, 2012 the 1812 overture, 18th overture, 1812 overture piano, 1812 tchaikovsky overture, chaikivsky 1812 overture, 1812 overture with cannon, 1812 overture v for vendetta, 1812 overture finale, 1812. Wav splittert also splits equal parts either by size or by time. Telarc edition erich kunzel conducting the cincinnati symphony orchestra. Telarc is noted for the high quality of its recordings, encapsulated in the slogan the telarc sound. The orchestra is full, rich, and the telarc recording doesnt spare the bottom octave. Nov 06, 2015 the groove resembles the telarc disc, characterized by a wide margin and rather wild groove sweeps. After four telarc albums dedicated to original material, keyboardist hiromi uehara and her talented sonicbloom trio tackle that most treasured of jazz traditions, the standard. Gershwin complete orch collection william tritt, erich kunzel, cincinnati pops orchestra telarc flac.
So he jacked it up two notches and then nobody could play it. I still play my copy of 1812 overture with the yellow caution. The year 1812, festival overture in e flat major, op. This is one of my favorite recordings of the 1812 overture. Aug 29, 2017 i must say im getting a bit bored with the 1812 overture, but as long as there are audiophiles, it will be recorded due to the stringent demands it can make upon ones playback system. This version produced by telarc is going to be hard to beat. So theres three versions of that 1812 overture out there, two which bruce cut and one which i cut laughs, but you make test cuttings and you try real hard to get it right the first time, you see. This is not a special half speed master nor audiophile issue, just a nicely cut and pressed record. Doratis conducting is brisk, incisive and appropriately dramatic. The year 1812 solemn overture, festival overture in e. Kunzel uses a chorus for the opening, which is amazingly beautiful.
First impression musics reissue of telarc s legendary recording. Erich kunzeltchaikovsky 1812 overture200 gram vinyl. There are three different masterings of the telarc 1812. Upon its initial release, listeners were advised to adjust playback levels as each blast from the cannons will send shivers down. Tchaikovshy 1812 overture telarc 1979 digital recording cincinnati symphony orchestra. Hiromi alive flac 96khz24bit download xuni54975f96.
The year 1812 solemn overture, festival overture in e major, op. Technique and format image cue asin overture, capriccio italien, cossack dance. All the emotion of this piece lies in the choral performance. Stan ricker once talked about them in an interview. This is oldest stereo record which i have as vinyl and now quite well digitized. Telarc s 25th anniversary retrospective celebrates a quarter century of musical excellence telarc international, a leader in digital recording since its inception in 1977, revisits the highlights of its extensive classical catalog with the release of telarc celebrating 25 years. The cannons are amazing its awesome listening to the end of the overture, with the bells, cannons, chorus and orchestra. There are also later issues on columbia, but these records are cut with lower pitch, and compression, no comparison to the 70s pressing. Telarc has made many magnificent recordings over the years. One of the first digital recordings ever the 1812 overture introduced telarc to the spotlight with a bang in 1978 literally.
This is a recording some of you young audiophiles probably do not know about. Jan 12, 2012 one of the first digital recordings ever the 1812 overture introduced telarc to the spotlight with a bang in 1978 literally. The legendary first recording in 1978, bob woods and jack renner took the first of many risks that are characteristic of telarc s history. At the end of each line you find more information about the music of that specific performer. Telarc digital stereo recording featuring real cannons and accompanying massive grooves. Flac download valery gergiev, mariinsky orchestra tchaikovsky. Digitally recorded live cannons, recorded with the virginia 5th regiment. Discussion in music corner started by hifisoup, apr 15, 2009.