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Klassic Haus Restorations!
Classical LPs and Tapes digitally restored and reissued on CD
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New Selections for February 2012
-JUST RELEASED-
Two Rare Transcriptions of Debut Recordings of
20th Century British Orchestral Works
Available on CDs and as High Quality MP3 Downloads
"The finest playing I have ever heard from a school orchestra" - The Musical Times 1968
 KHCD-2012-016 (STEREO) - Debut Recordings (1967) of British Orchestral Music - Michael Tippett: Suite for the Birthday of Prince Charles (Suite in D), conducted by the composer; Alan Ridout: Concertante Music for Orchestra, conducted by the composer; William Mathias: Sinfonietta, conducted by the composer; Malcolm Arnold: Divertimento, conducted by Eric Pinkett - Leicestershire Schools Symphony Orchestra - Accessible 20th century British orchestral music, played by a talented orchestra, sounding very much the professional ensemble. The Tippett work, perhaps his most tuneful, was written originally for the BBC in 1948. (It was Tippett who had put forth that the LSSO orchestra was fully capable of making a record.) The other pieces on this album were written for the Leicestershire ensemble. The Ridout was written for the recording, from blank paper to rehearsal, in the space of two weeks; it perhaps is the most astringently modern of the four pieces, but doesn't fail to please in its excitement. The Mathias is perhaps the most serious work, with a brooding, almost noir middle movement. The Arnold is suitable outgoing, full of signature riffs, and some fun is had along the way. A very satisfying collection, and a proper introduction to some unfamiliar British works receiving first recordings in 1967. Derived from a PYE LP transcribed by John Whitmore, digitally remastered by Klassic Haus.
"a formidably assured performance" - The Gramophone 1981
 KHCD-2012-017 (STEREO) - Tippett: The Shires Suite - Leicestershire Schools Symphony Orchestra with the Leicestershire Chorale/Peter Fletcher, conductor; Douglas Young: Virages - Region One - with Rohan de Saram, cello - Leicestershire Schools Symphony Orchestra/Douglas Young, conductor - Tippett's "The Shires Suite", originally written for the Leicestershire Schools Symphony, was written in stages between 1965 and 1970, and is a snapshot into his stylistic developments during the period,. Despite its pastoral title, it contains a richness of texture that has jazz influences, pungent and jagged sounds combined with well-known canons or rounds (ably sung by the Leicestershire Chorale). The Young Virages (meaning "cornerings" or "turning-points") has influences of Messiaen and Xenakis, and explores the ways in which time and space interact in music. The solo cello serves a focal point, from which sound clusters and disparate groups of instruments spin off in and around each other. An excellent condition Unicorn LP transcribed by John Whitmore was the basis of this digital remastering by Klassic Haus. Extraordinary music played by an exceptional group of performers.
Renaissance Vocal Music - English and Italian Madrigals, French Chansons, and German Lieder - Niedersächsicher Singkries Hannover/Willi Träder; Camarat Vocale Bremen/Willy Kopf-Endres; N.C.R.V. Vocaal Ensemble, Hilversum/Marinus Voorberg; Kaufbeurer Martinsfinken/Ludwig Hahn
Rameau: Castor et Pollux - Ballet Suite; Gluck: Orphée - Ballet Suite - London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Charles Mackerras
Johann Strauss: The Blue Danube, Op. 314; Tales from the Vienna Woods, Op. 325; Voices of Spring, Op. 410; Artist's Life, Op. 316; Wine, Women and Song, Op. 333 - London Philharmonic Orchestra/Antal Dorati
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Great Performances at Bargain Prices
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In the early years of my development as a musician and recording collector, I was greatly influenced by outstanding orchestras and conductors, chamber music ensembles, choral music, and solo performances. Much of this music, that played such an important part in my life, was found on reel-to-reel tapes and LPs, and is now not available on CDs.
There is a special quality to older analog recordings that is not evident in modern digital recordings. While this difference is largely subjective, many of those who appreciate the sound of reel-to-reel and LPs agree that analog recordings have unique sonic characteristics that are more appealing. This site has been created to share my passion for these historic recordings with others.
Please click on any of the catalogue tabs above to view and select from our collection of great, lovingly-restored recordings, or use the "index" feature in the "Search" tool above the "Welcome" to customize your search. Each month, I will be adding new CDs from ongoing restoration projects. I have many exciting titles in the works, so visit us often to check out what's coming up!
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