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Josef Suk by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra under Vladimir Ashkenazy - Asrael (2009) [Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

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Josef Suk by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra under Vladimir Ashkenazy - Asrael (2009) [Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Josef Suk performed by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra under Vladimir Ashkenazy - Asrael (2009)
FLAC tracks 24bit/96kHz | Front Cover | 1.11GB + 5% Recovery
Studio Master, Official Digital Download, Ondine

Along with the increasing frequency that Josef Suk's Symphony in C minor, Op. 27, "Asrael," is performed and recorded, it's great to see it has finally been released as a hybrid SACD. Though the legendary 1952 recording by Vaclav Talich remains the ne plus ultra for devotees of this searing symphonic requiem, it was recorded in mono, and by virtue of its technology has become a historical document that will be sought out mostly by aficionados. Newcomers to Suk's towering work will be aided in appreciation by the fact that Ondine's DSD recording is as clear and deep as always, and none of the details of the elaborate score are lost. Whether Vladimir Ashkenazy's 2008 interpretation seems as hard-earned and profound as Talich's is another matter, for the two conductors' approaches are different: Talich was steeped in the Czech tradition, while Ashkenazy has always been more cosmopolitan in outlook, so there are clear differences in phrasing, rhythmic emphasis, orchestral sonority, as well as nuances of expression. Yet Ashkenazy's performance with the brilliant Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra is just as potent and passionate: from the catastrophic climax of the first movement through the tragic beauty of the two slow movements and the sardonic Scherzo, to the beatific closing of the Finale, this "Asrael" is quite compelling and convincing, and it is a worthy successor to the acclaimed rendition by Talich and the lesser versions of other Czech contenders.
Track List

Symphony in C minor, Op. 27 ("Asrael")

1. Andante sostenuto 16:13
2. Andante 8:00
3. Vivace 12:28
4. Adagio 10:48
5. Adagio e maestoso - Allegro appassionato 13:58

Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Vladimir Ashkenazy - conductor


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Analyzed: Vladimir Ashkenazy & Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra / Suk, J.: Asrael
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR16 -0.19 dB -22.54 dB 16:14 01-Asrael, Op. 27: Part I: I. Andante sostenuto
DR15 -17.58 dB -39.47 dB 8:00 02-Asrael, Op. 27: Part I: II. Andante
DR17 -1.63 dB -25.25 dB 12:28 03-Asrael, Op. 27: Part I: III. Vivace
DR14 -11.12 dB -31.57 dB 10:49 04-Asrael, Op. 27: Part II: IV. Adagio
DR15 -0.21 dB -25.62 dB 13:59 05-Asrael, Op. 27: Part II: V. Adagio e maestoso
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Number of tracks: 5
Official DR value: DR15

Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2588 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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