Riccardo Muti, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Placido Domingo, Martina Arroyo - Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera (Complete) (with Lyrics) - Japan Hybrid SACD

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Riccardo Muti, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Placido Domingo, Martina Arroyo

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Muti's "Masked Ball," recorded in 1975 with the best cast at the time, is reproduced in the best sound quality! The world's first SACD release of this excellent recording. New reissue from the original analog master tapes for the best sound quality. Includes bilingual lyrics and new commentary. Limited edition of 800 sets with serial number. Although Muti was only 33 years old at the time of recording, he has done an outstanding job in bringing together a splendid cast of singers including Domingo and the Royal Opera House Chorus of Covent Garden. Muti's conductor, who has directed many great scenes, is also a man of strong conviction. This is a highly acclaimed recording of a masterpiece of our time, and we have reproduced it in the highest possible quality using the best possible process. The lush sound of the SACD brings it back to life. The master was digitized at 192kHz/24bit from the original analog master tapes in the original country for this release, and mastered separately for the SACD and CD layers. Includes bilingual lyrics and new commentary. Limited to 800 numbered sets.The latest Definition Series will feature the masterpieces of Riccardo Muti (born July 28, 1941), a famous Italian conductor who continues to be active even in his 80's. As you know, Muti is well known in Japan and has visited the country many times. As you know, Muti is well known in Japan and has visited Japan many times, and he is scheduled to visit Japan again in March 2023 to conduct the "Masked Ball" released this time. We have taken this opportunity to focus on the excellent analog recordings of the former EMI label, and have reissued them in the most recent editions. In 2018, we have released "Aida" and "Orff: Carmina Burana" as Muti's recordings (other than concerto accompaniment). Aida" was Muti's first opera recording, and I was surprised by his command of the piece, which I would not have expected from a 32-year-old. It is a masterpiece that left a strong impact as a performance that had already been completed. Carmina Burana" (TDSA87) was recorded at the end of EMI's analog recording period, and is known as an excellent recording with a wide dynamic range as well as a powerful and profound performance.What both recordings have in common is a strong sense of the power and fidelity with which Muti dealt with his music, especially in the 1970s. The recordings are more vivid and fresh than any previous recordings, as if a masterpiece has been washed out and brought back to life. This is the same for this recording as well, and what is even more impressive is that the quality of the recording is so good that its characteristics become even more apparent when it is transferred to SACD. In this respect, it can be said that the effect is also significant. Furthermore, the analog master tapes used in this project were in very good condition, so you can enjoy the sound almost exactly as it was at the time it was recorded. (1/3)