Brahms: Symphony No. 3: III. Poco allegretto - Staatskapelle Dresden, Kurt Sanderling. Rec. 1972

Recorded: 10-13 January & 13 March, 1972, Lukaskirche Dresden
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Audio Source:
Columbia x Tower Records Japan / SACD Stereo
TWSA-1024 / 6
https://tower.jp/item/4297064/%E3%83%96%E3...

"The beauty of the construction is like that of a great cathedral, and the energy is overflowing. Brahms's unparalleled masterpiece, full of all its charms, is revived with new mastering from the original analog master. This is the first complete collection to be released on SACD.
This is the first SACD version of Sanderling (1912-2011), known as one of his most famous performances, recorded in 1971-2 with the Dresden Staatskapelle, where he once served as chief conductor (excluding No. 4). The architectural beauty of a large cathedral and the overflowing energy, the performance that can be said to be the ultimate joy of listening to Brahms, has been newly remastered from the original analog master in Japan with high bit/high sampling including the CD layer. This is the first SACD set of all songs. This disc is a unique masterpiece left by Kurt Sanderling and Dresden Staatskapelle on Eurodisc, and is a gem of a sound source that has been reissued many times in Japan since its release in 1973. I'm sure many listeners have been overwhelmed by this disc, as Brahms' performances have been popular, especially in Japan, since the LP era. Since its release, the orchestra's tone has often been described as ``Ibushi Silver'', and it is a masterpiece that is still listened to with its unique tone. The actual Dresden Staatskapelle has a brilliant tone, and its unique soft tone is especially popular, perhaps because brass instruments traditionally use narrower tubes and instruments from the former East Germany. The pitch of the orchestra itself is also set high, and although it is not glittering, it has a soft sound that resonates well and has many fans, and especially when playing German music, it has a charm that is comparable to the Berlin Philharmonic and Vienna Philharmonic. We are prepared. Even when compared to later re-recordings with the Berlin Symphony Orchestra, Sanderling's strong propulsion and leisurely tempo will be remembered later on, but the sense of dynamism, high tension, and positive stride that dominates the whole thing. is a charm that can only be found on this disc. With this SACD version, the overtones of the high strings, the tones of the wind instruments, and the overall indirect sounds have a particularly rich sound, and the characteristics of the performance and the beautiful tone of the orchestra have been emphasized once again. Please check out the ultimate version of Brahms performance with SACD + new mastering. Eurodisc recordings have been outstanding ever since, thanks to excellent engineers and recording techniques. As a result of careful rehearsals and neat workmanship, even today we can enjoy the splendor of the performances and the excellence of their recordings. Also, the clarity and density of the sound quality is amazing even on CDs. This reprint differs from the master sound source that was previously released as an SACD single layer, and has been remastered this time. The mastering engineer is also different from last time. In terms of sound quality, we have respected the original masters in our home country and have mastered them, including this CD layer. With SACD, you can fully reproduce amazing high-quality sound with a sound quality close to that of the master sound source. In addition, a total of 3 titles will be released in this second edition. The manual includes a new and excellent explanation by Mr. Mitsuoka.
Tower Records (2016/11/16)" -- Google translation

Mastering Engineer: Mr. Atsushi Mori (Nippon Columbia)

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A thrilling Brahms cycle played by Germany's greatest orchestra under the baton of a legendary conductor. Do not confuse this set with Kurt Sanderling's later, less successful Brahms cycle on Capriccio. This is the one to get; it's just one more proof of the fact that there's no relationship between quality of performance and price. Even if you already have a decent selection of Brahms symphonies, you can afford to add this terrific set to your collection. --David Hurwitz

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