The Reiner Sound
Fritz Reiner, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
- Artist
- Fritz Reiner, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
- Label
- JVC
- Catalog number
- JVCXR-0215-2
- Released
- 2001
- Country
- US
- Format
- XRCD · Album · Reissue · Remastered
- Barcode
- 693692021523
What’s on it
The Reiner Sound has 3 tracks. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.
1.1Prélude À La Nuit
- Composed By
- Maurice Ravel
2Pavan For A Dead Princess
- Composed By
- Maurice Ravel
3Isle Of The Dead, Op. 29
- Composed By
- Sergei Rachmaninoff
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Where it came from
The Reiner Sound, originally recorded by RCA Living Stereo in 1957 and 1958, represents a high-water mark for mid-century orchestral capture. Conducted by Fritz Reiner and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the sessions focused on works by Ravel and Rachmaninoff, aiming to showcase the precision and immense dynamic range of the ensemble. The recording is widely regarded by audiophiles as a technical masterpiece of the stereo era, praised for its clarity, spatial imaging, and the stark transparency of the Chicago Symphony’s sound under Reiner’s rigorous direction.
This 2001 release by JVC utilized their proprietary XRCD (Extended Resolution CD) mastering process. Developed by JVC engineers, the XRCD format sought to overcome the limitations of standard compact disc playback by employing high-quality glass master production and meticulous digital re-mastering techniques. The 2001 edition was designed to bring the original analog master tapes closer to the home listener than previous digital transfers, receiving critical acclaim for its ability to preserve the expansive soundstage and the vivid textures of Reiner's legendary performances.
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