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Schubert (1797-1828)

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The latest reissue of the original ETERNA analog tapes in the country of origin, the fifth SACD hybridization! This is one of the definitive recordings of Schubert by Blomstedt. The supple, detailed and beautiful expression is truly an ideal performance. Newly reissued from the original ETERNA analog tape. Excellent recording. World's first SACD release! The world's first SACD release of the world's first Schubert recordings from 1978 to 1981, mastered only in the analog domain and direct DSD! This is the world's first SACD release of the masterful Schubert recordings from 1978-81, mastered only in the analog domain and released directly in DSD! This recording of Schubert's complete symphonies is still highly regarded today as an exemplary performance. The richness of detail, beauty, and dignity of the performances are unmatched by any other recording, and the high quality of this late analog recording makes it one of the most deserving of a high-quality reissue. This release fully demonstrates the special qualities of the SACD format.The Luke Church, where the recording was made, is a place with rich reverberation, and although the acoustic composition differs slightly from label to label, the recording by Berlin Classics (ETERNA) is not overly reverberant, but rather emphasizes the texture of the instruments of the time, the base sound, to achieve a well-balanced sound as a whole. The recording by ETERNA (ETERNA) is not overly reverberant, but rather emphasizes the texture of the instruments of the time, the base sound. In this reissue, the difference in the sense of scale depending on the orchestration and the well-separated reverberations are truly reflected. Especially on the SACD layer, it is possible to appreciate the texture that was previously difficult to hear. The soft beauty of the strings, the texture of the winds, and Blomstedt's solid and unobstructed conducting allow Schubert's free-flowing musicality to be demonstrated even in the early works, and this is the highlight of the complete collection. The high level of compositional power in the middle period, the unbelievable aesthetic sense in the "Unfinished", the contrast between eloquence and fluidity in the "Great" (the horns led by Peter Damm are also superb), and the wonder of the rapidly changing modulations are also unique to this duo. The complete collection is a work of high perfection, with no omissions in any of the pieces. One of the ultimate performances has been brought back to the present day with the best and latest mastering. (1/2)