Arthur Fiedler & Boston Pops – Hi-Fi Fiedler (2005) [SACD / Living Stereo – 82876678952]

Title: Arthur Fiedler & Boston Pops – Hi-Fi Fiedler (2005)
Genre: Classical
Format: MCH SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

RCA Victor’s pioneering three-channel recordings, begun in 1953 using Ampex decks, predate the 1958 stereo LP and are showcased in this SACD, which restores the original three-channel master tapes for a deeper, wider soundstage unattainable even by mint vinyl pressings. Featuring Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops, the disc includes Rimsky-Korsakov’s vibrant Le Coq d’or suite, Rossini’s William Tell Overture, Tchaikovsky’s Marche slave, Chabrier’s dazzling España, and Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 and Rakoczy March, all chosen for their colorful orchestral brilliance ideal for hi-fi demonstration. Recorded between 1956 and 1960, these selections highlight Fiedler’s knack for infusing light classical music with excitement, a talent that made him the best-selling conductor in history, notably with his million-selling Jalousie 78rpm. The SACD’s three-channel playback, offering enhanced flexibility in mixing for a balanced stereo soundstage, delivers the vivid impact RCA engineers experienced, making this budget-friendly disc a remarkable audiophile treasure.

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Tracklist:

1 Rimsky-Korsakov    King Dodon In His Palace 9:44
2 Rimsky-Korsakov    King Dodon On The Battlefield 4:46
3 Rimsky-Korsakov    King Dodon With The Queen Of Shemakha 7:00
4 Rimsky-Korsakov    March 3:40
5 Rossini     William Tell – Overture 11:54
6 Tchaikovsky     Marche Slave 9:48
7 Chabrier     Espana 6:27
8 Chabrier     Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 9:39
9 Chabrier     Rakoczy March 6:43

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