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Mozart, Symphony No 41 ("Jupiter"), Collegium Aureum 24 bit/44 1 kHz (24/44 1) FLAC

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This is a 24-bit/44.1 kHz transcription using high-end analog equipment of a performance on period instruments of Mozart's Symphony No. 41 in C ("Jupiter") and Rondo for violin and orchestra in C, K. 373, by Collegium Aureum with Franzjosef Maier playing solo violin. The oboes, horns, and trumpets are modern copies of period instruments, but the other instruments were all made between 1585 and 1850. It was recorded for Deutsche Harmonia Mundi by Dr. Th. Gallia and P. Dery, and originally released on LP (HM 20323) in 1977. It has been reissued on CD, but that appears to be out of print.

I love this recording. The performance is tight and spirited, the instruments sound great, and the miking is a delight. The low frequencies are rich and powerful (perhaps even a shade too much), yet there is no muddiness at all. Each instrument sounds clear and distinct and yet naturalistic, without being artificially close-miked. I would listen to more orchestral music if more orchestral recordings sounded like this one. The LP transcribed for this torrent is in exemplary condition throughout.

I have recently uploaded several other 24-bit LP transcriptions of comparable quality, and will be doing more in the near future. You can find them by clicking on my user id.

Equipment used for A/D conversion: Lyra Helikon phono cartridge, Linn LP12/Lingo turntable, Linn Ittok tonearm, Audioquest LeoPard tonearm cable, PS Audio PS2 preamplifier, Kimber PBJ interconnect, M-Audio Audiophile USB A/D converter.

01 - Allegro vivace [11:51]
02 - Andante cantabile [10:58]
03 - Menuetto. Allegretto [5:13]
04 - Molto Allegro [8:46]
05 - Rondo in C, K. 373: Allegretto grazioso [7:03]

NOTE: To the best of my knowledge, this recording is not currently available commercially. If you know otherwise, please let me know ASAP, as I do not wish any artists to be deprived of the royalties that they so richly deserve.

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