Ansermet conducts Glazunov Balakirev & Liadov - L'Orchestre De La Suisse Romande

Decca's First Stereo

This recording was Decca's first in stereo done in Geneva with Ansermet way back in May,1954. It was never released on a full priced Decca or London vinyl and only released on bargain labels in 1968 and 1972. I was quite surprised at the high quality of the recordings from these tapes. The pieces are quite rare, although they are very enjoyable, with typical Russian themes interspersed in pieces. Highly recommended.

Fascinating release!

Decca's first stereo recording? Well, they clearly knew what they were doing from the very beginning... crystal-clear sonics with mighty bass drum and burnished cymbals. The music is not so well known, three tone poems from members of the 'Mighty Handful', who were trying during this period to forge a distinctive echt-Russian style of music.

Excellent

Great music. Moving and engaging. Very clear recording with great dynamics and lots of ambient cues.