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Contents: [Deutsche Grammophon 125th Anniversary Edition] [First Analog Recording Period] [SHM-CD Specification] [Green Color Label Coating] Evgeny Mravinsky led the Leningrad Philharmonic for half a century, from 1938 until his death in 1988, and built the orchestra into one of the most representative Soviet orchestras. Even during the Cold War, Mravinsky and the Leningrad Philharmonic frequently toured the West, playing a role as cultural ambassadors for the Soviet Union. Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4, recorded in London in 1960, is one of these Western activities by this duo, and is a masterpiece in which you can enjoy their finely honed and rigorous ensemble and rich Russian sound. "Deutsche Grammophon - THE HISTORY" Series: 100 Titles Celebrating Deutsche Grammophon's 125th Anniversary This series features 100 carefully selected titles from Deutsche Grammophon's discography, including highly acclaimed albums, historically significant works, and masterpieces by both established and contemporary artists. The series will be released in two phases: 40 titles from the analog recording era and 60 titles from the digital recording era. The booklet includes easy-to-understand, newly written album commentary by four music writers (Hajime Teranishi, Tetsuya Higashibata, Hiroyuki Yagi, and Akiya Kadooka). All products utilize the best possible masters and feature high-quality SHM-CD + green color label coating to maximize their potential. Released April 12, 2023 (Wed) - 1st installment: 40 titles from the analog recording era Released May 17, 2023 (Wed) - 2nd installment: 60 titles from the digital recording era Media reviews and more Evgeny Mravinsky led the Leningrad Philharmonic for half a century, from 1938 until his death in 1988, and built the orchestra into one of the most representative Soviet orchestras. Even during the Cold War, Mravinsky and the Leningrad Philharmonic frequently toured the West, playing a role as cultural ambassadors for the Soviet Union. Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4, recorded in London in 1960, is one of these Western activities by this duo, and is a masterpiece in which you can enjoy their finely honed and rigorous ensemble and rich Russian sound. (C)RS
