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Tampere Philharmonic, Hannu Lintu - Enescu: Symphony No. 2 & Chamber Symphony (2012/2015) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

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Date: 12 Nov 2024 10:51:24

Tampere Philharmonic, Hannu Lintu - Enescu: Symphony No. 2 & Chamber Symphony (2012/2015) [DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, Hannu Lintu - Enescu: Symphony No. 2 & Chamber Symphony (2012/2015)
DSD64 (.dsf) 1 bit/2,8 MHz | Time - 69:23 minutes | 1,55 GB
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Time - 69:23 minutes | 1,38 GB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Digital booklet

George Enescu is Romania's most important composer - and one of the most neglected composers of the 20th century. With this release the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of its artistic director Hannu Lintu demonstrates a master of great orchestral colour and impressive imagination.

Artistic director of the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra since 2009, Hannu Lintu has rapidly been creating an international career and is a sought-after conductor. From 2013 onward he will assume the post of chief conductor of the Finnish RSO.

George Enescu is best remembered for his evergreen Roumanian Rhapsody No. 1, but most of his music has taken a long time to enter the western repertoire. Because the Symphony No. 2 in A major and the Chamber Symphony for 12 instruments have been treated to a handful of recordings, they are perhaps more familiar to listeners than most of his works, though limited availability still keeps them from a wider audience. That's why Hannu Lintu's recording of these works for Ondine is an important contribution to the catalog, because his clear and cogent readings with the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra have the potential to establish these pieces outside Romania. Enescu's youthful energy, gift for memorable thems, and lush post-Romantic orchestration in the style of Richard Strauss make the Symphony No. 2 an engaging piece that listeners will immediately appreciate. The Chamber Symphony was Enescu's last composition, left incomplete because of a stroke, so the work was finished by Marcel Mihalovici. It is somewhat less ingratiating because of its serious mood and comparatively thin textures, but its lyrical lines and coherent development make it accessible. Ondine's recording of the symphony is spacious and vibrant, and all the details of the score are presented in gorgeous colors. However, the sound of the Chamber Symphony is dry and close to the instruments, making its sonorities sharp and austere.

Tracklist:

01 - Symphony No. 2 in A Major, Op. 17: I. Vivace, ma non troppo
02 - Symphony No. 2 in A Major, Op. 17: II. Andante giusto
03 - Symphony No. 2 in A Major, Op. 17: III. Un poco lento, marziale
04 - Symphony No. 2 in A Major, Op. 17: IV. Allegro vivace, marziale
05 - Chamber Symphony in E Major, Op. 33: I. Molto moderato, un poco maestoso
06 - Chamber Symphony in E Major, Op. 33: II. Allegretto molto moderato
07 - Chamber Symphony in E Major, Op. 33: III. Adagio
08 - Chamber Symphony in E Major, Op. 33: IV. Allegro molto moderato

24-bit recording in Digital eXtreme Defnition (DXD).
Recorded at Tampere Hall on August 24, 2011 (Chamber Symphony) & January 3–5, 2012 (Symphony No. 2).

This album was mastered using our 2xHD proprietary system. In order to achieve the most accurate reproduction of the original recording we tailor our process specifically for each project, using a selection from our pool of state-of-the-art audiophile components and connectors. The process begins with a transfer to analog from the original DXD master, using cutting edge D/A converters. The analog signal is then sent through a hi-end tube pre-amplifier before being recorded directly in DXD using the MSB Platinum Studio ADC plus. All connections used in the process are made of OCC silver cable.

2xHD Mastering by: René Laflamme. 2xHD Executive Producer: André Perry.

Dynamic Range Report

Analyzed: Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, Hannu Lintu / Enescu: Symphony No. 2 & Chamber Symphony in E Major, Op. 33
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR14 -8.44 dB -28.12 dB 20:10 01-Symphony No. 2 in A Major, Op. 17: I. Vivace, ma non troppo
DR14 -11.66 dB -31.05 dB 14:27 02-Symphony No. 2 in A Major, Op. 17: II. Andante giusto
DR14 -8.16 dB -27.62 dB 4:02 03-Symphony No. 2 in A Major, Op. 17: III. Un poco lento, marziale
DR14 -7.86 dB -25.74 dB 14:49 04-Symphony No. 2 in A Major, Op. 17: IV. Allegro vivace, marziale
DR13 -14.00 dB -30.98 dB 5:54 05-Chamber Symphony in E Major, Op. 33: I. Molto moderato, un poco maestoso
DR13 -12.20 dB -29.92 dB 3:55 06-Chamber Symphony in E Major, Op. 33: II. Allegretto molto moderato
DR12 -11.93 dB -30.45 dB 2:04 07-Chamber Symphony in E Major, Op. 33: III. Adagio
DR13 -10.92 dB -28.24 dB 4:00 08-Chamber Symphony in E Major, Op. 33: IV. Allegro molto moderato
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Number of tracks: 8
Official DR value: DR14

Samplerate: 2822400 Hz / PCM Samplerate: 176400 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 1
Bitrate: 5645 kbps
Codec: DSD64
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