Andrea Castelfranato – Anxanum (2019) [SACD / Fonè – SACD204]

Anxanum, an album from Italian Fonè Records, features guitarist Andrea Castelfranato performing 13 tracks, including his original compositions and songs inspired by Sting, Pino Daniele, Al DiMeola, John Lennon, and Paul McCartney, played on acoustic and nylon string guitars in fingerstyle. Recorded in the acoustically remarkable ancient cellar of Palazzo di Scoto di Semifonte in Certaldo Alto, Giulio Cesare Ricci used Neumann valve microphones and DSD with dCS AD/DA converters, capturing unedited performances. Track 9, “Mediterranean Sundance,” is a standout for its exceptional guitar work, making Anxanum a reference for DSD and audiophile recording enthusiasts.