Debussy Images Pour Orchestre - Argenta
Experience the brilliance of Argenta's profound interpretations of Debussy's iconic compositions in this classic London album, engineered with early stereo sound by the Decca team. Don't miss out on this exceptional masterpiece of musical artistry.
Artist(s): Conductor - Ataúlfo Argenta
Orchestra – L'Orchestre De La Suisse Romande
Recording Info: Producer: James Walker Engineer: Roy Wallace
Recorded: 12-14&16 May 1957 Victoria Hall, Geneva
Sourced from London "Blueback" Original pressing
Analog: Transferred using a VPI - HW-40 Anniversary Direct Drive Turntable
Cartridge used Ortofon MC Anna Diamond with the Merrill Jens Phono Preamp
Digital: Merging Hapi Analog to Digital Converter clocked by an Antelope Audio 10MX Atomic Clock
Power Conditioning: Shunyata Research Everest 8000 for analog components
Shunyata Research Triton and Typhon for digital components
All components grounded to Shunyata ALTAIRA Hubs
1 No. 1 Gigues 6:50
2 No. 3 Rondes De Printemps 7:40
3 No. 2 Iberia 17:55
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Sweet!
I owned the vinyl when if first came out, and immediately recognized the sound as something special. The Hi-Def Tape version, sourced from just such a disc, manages to preserve the glow. Great interpretations of Debussy, too!

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Clear and fine information, great !


The tubey magic is all there - just a gorgeous release
This is an amazing album. You need it. At least *I* need it. Whatever, it is a glorious performance captured in sound quality, which is clear, rich-yet-detailed, and quite simply gorgeous. It has that tubey midrange magic that is to die for and, if you've only listened to modern reissues, many have likely never heard. Open, airy and sweet. Well balanced yet still big and lively. Gordon Parry was working some special magic this day in Geneva Hall. Argenta brings out the folk quality in the work, whether the English folk tunes in Gigue or the Spanish flavors in Iberia. And he also brings out some brilliant playing by the OSR, with a sense of affection and wonderful warmth of expression that is transcending of mere technical capacity (which was often missing, but not here). HDTT's transfer is a triumph and a great addition to what is proving to be an excellent series of VRR releases. Well done!
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