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This recording was released in 1958 on “Shaded Dog”, an RCA label. Reiner’s legendary 1812 was only available as a 1S pressing, having been deleted soon after the Mercury 1812 featuring live cannon shots was released. The recording of this new edition is nothing short of mind-blowing and impresses with the incomparable brass section of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. In addition to Tchaikovsky's famous “1812 Overture,” this 1956 recording also features various other works – essentially a “Best Of Fritz Reiner.”
The reissue of the “RCA Living Stereo Classical” series by Analogue Productions meets the highest audiophile standards: Bernie Grundman is responsible for remastering the original tapes. The double LP (45 RPM) includes a 2-page booklet and was pressed on 180-gram vinyl by industry leader Quality Record Pressings (QRP) using Classic Records equipment.
LP 1
Side A
1. Piotr Ilich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893): “1812 Overture, Op. 49”
Side B
1. Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1847): “Fingal's Cave, Op. 26” (The Hebrides Overture)
LP 2
Side C
1. Franz Liszt (1811-1886): “Mephisto Waltz”
Side D
1. Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): “Tragic Overture, Op. 81”