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Discussion: Delius: Orchestral Works - RPO/Seaman

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Post by terence March 31, 2007 (1 of 11)
is this disc one of those membrans where the surround mix is artificially created by computer from a stereo original?

and does it have any of the left-right channels-wrong-way-round problems i seem to recall afflicted some other membran releases?

Post by raffells March 31, 2007 (2 of 11)
terence said:

is this disc one of those membrans where the surround mix is artificially created by computer from a stereo original?

and does it have any of the left-right channels-wrong-way-round problems i seem to recall afflicted some other membran releases?

My copy is correct way around.violins harp to the left first track.Only the one batch had reversed channels and this was not the whole batch..Mendlessohn 3/4 R Strauss Also sprach Bernstien Coplands Berloiz etc items amongst that batch.(Im sure it was the first one)

Post by terence March 31, 2007 (3 of 11)
thanks raffells. even though i assume this is an electronically reprocessed surround mix it seems the sound is still pretty good?

Post by raffells March 31, 2007 (4 of 11)
terence said:

thanks raffells. even though i assume this is an electronically reprocessed surround mix it seems the sound is still pretty good?

YES. Didnt try the surround when I had mine setup.however you should also look at the English String music oneb as well which I think is even better.The South American one still is the winner...

Post by Castor April 1, 2007 (5 of 11)
terence said:

is this disc one of those membrans where the surround mix is artificially created by computer from a stereo original?

and does it have any of the left-right channels-wrong-way-round problems i seem to recall afflicted some other membran releases?

terence,

All the Membran RPO series have an artificially created surround mix.

The reverse channels problems you refer to only apply to the SACD stereo layer. You, I believe, listen in MC so there should be no problems with any Membrans you may purchase.

The Delius is very nice indeed and I agree with Dave about the others he mentions.

Post by terence April 1, 2007 (6 of 11)
Castor said:

terence,

All the Membran RPO series have an artificially created surround mix.

The reverse channels problems you refer to only apply to the SACD stereo layer. You, I believe, listen in MC so there should be no problems with any Membrans you may purchase.

The Delius is very nice indeed and I agree with Dave about the others he mentions.

thank you castor, i do indeed listen in MC. i'll give both of these a try!

Post by toddao April 1, 2007 (7 of 11)
I also suggest the Carnival of the Animals which is a knock out both for performance and recording(artifical or not).

Post by terence April 13, 2007 (8 of 11)
thanks for all the advice chaps. i've now got the delius, and am glad i did. the sound is certainly close, with upper strings a bit glassy, but the overall effect is involving and vivid. rear channels are quite proactively used, which i personally like.

i also like very much christopher seaman's conducting. delius can sound completely inconsequential if indifferently conducted, but seaman does an excellent job here.

i'm now tempted to try other membrans, as some of the repertoire (e.g. haydn symphonies) is hard if not impossible to get on SACD otherwise.

keep those recommendations coming!

Post by Castor April 13, 2007 (9 of 11)
terence said:

thanks for all the advice chaps. i've now got the delius, and am glad i did. the sound is certainly close, with upper strings a bit glassy, but the overall effect is involving and vivid. rear channels are quite proactively used, which i personally like.

i also like very much christopher seaman's conducting. delius can sound completely inconsequential if indifferently conducted, but seaman does an excellent job here.

i'm now tempted to try other membrans, as some of the repertoire (e.g. haydn symphonies) is hard if not impossible to get on SACD otherwise.

keep those recommendations coming!

terence

I would recommend Berlioz: Overtures - RPO/Gibson Superb conducting by Gibson.

Vaughan Williams: The Wasps etc. - RPO/Seaman A nice selection very vivid sound.

Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 2 - RPO/Handley An unusual choice for this conductor, but I confess that I still play this more often than Fischer's version.

I often agree with Dave (Raffels)about these Membrans, but I would avoid The Strauss Family - RPO/Guth. It has some awful tape edits!

Hope this helps!

Post by raffells April 13, 2007 (10 of 11)
Castor said:

terence

I would recommend Berlioz: Overtures - RPO/Gibson Superb conducting by Gibson.

Vaughan Williams: The Wasps etc. - RPO/Seaman A nice selection very vivid sound.

Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 2 - RPO/Handley An unusual choice for this conductor, but I confess that I still play this more often than Fischer's version.

I often agree with Dave (Raffels)about these Membrans, but I would avoid The Strauss Family - RPO/Guth. It has some awful tape edits!

Hope this helps!

Definitely try the Berwald Symphonies added to previous listed ,The Taverner,Gorecki,Mahlers 1st and 5th,Shostakovich 10 and Carmina Burana.Carl Davis Film Music,Rodrigo concerto, The C Franck.R V Williams and English music.Some of which you are not likely to get again on sacd.The two opera prelude types are way better than you are likely to hear in any Opera house but not quite up with some versions.
Didnt like the Rossini Overtures or the Bizet symphony disc.
Personally I found the Berlioz overtures too much but agree its well played.The Symphony Fantastic is just that. I actually liked the Elgar concerto better than the DuPre version.Bruch concerto is ok.FAR better recorded than the awful box sacd of his music.
I also liked the Planets BUT watch out when it finishes and you get a very loud St Pauls Suite following.Ok if you can run quickly 20 yards further bach.
You will probably never get used to the very very very short gaps between the orchestral works but All the Piano solo discs are very good to excellent but to confuse you the disc is printed with the Orchestras name / Composer.
I also found the recordings at CTS better than the others but only just.
AS far as I know all the cases are type one (1) small hinge. Im afraid the printed covers dont inspire me to pick up the discs and thats the kindest thing I can say about them.

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