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Xenakis: Pléïades, Rebonds - Kuniko | Paul Brouns - Today 02:15 pm

Thank you Mark and Graham for diving into the release history. The Japanese SACD edition is being offered through channels like discogs.com. It is an enchanting recording.

Bill Evans: Trio '64 | Mark Werlin - August 11, 2023

[EDIT] Steven, thanks for confirming that this Universal Japan (UCGQ-9036) SHM-SACD is in mono.

Bill Evans Trio: Waltz for Debby | Mark Werlin - August 5, 2023

From the CDJapan page for this release, English translation: "Features SHM-SACD format. Features remastering in 2023 (192khz/24bit), using the US original master tapes." A ...

Nørgård: Symphony No. 8 - Storgårds | Jan Arell - September 21, 2023

I copy what I wrote two weeks ago in a comment to another record: I just randomly picked a recent Bis recording. What are your reactions to Apple's acquisition of Bis ...

Schumann: Piano Works, Vol. 1 - van Poucke | Adrian Quanjer - Today 06:28 am

Good news (after BIS gone and comments elsewhere), I have Vol 2, which BTW is a double SACD. I'll write a review, but in the meantime, you can buy it blindfolded.

Xenakis: Pléïades, Rebonds - Kuniko | Paul Brouns - September 18, 2023

I wonder for what reason another brilliant SACD by Kuniko is not listed on this website, as it is also a hifi-release by Linn Records and sounds breathtakingly beautiful. I ...

Nørgård: Symphony No. 8 - Storgårds | Marcus DiBenedetto - September 23, 2023

The same unease is felt with 4K disc vs. streaming. I prefer the disc. In my opinion, the quality is much higher. However, with music, we have an advantage. I download the DXD ...

Xenakis: Pléïades, Rebonds - Kuniko | Paul Brouns - September 20, 2023

Thanks for your feedback. Sure this is the shop listing of this 2 SACD: https://cdsvinyljapan.com/products/4589538759698

Sibelius: Symphonies 2 & 5 - Kamu

Tokyo FM  TFMCSA-1008

Stereo Single Layer

Classical - Orchestral

Sibelius: Symphonies 2 & 5, Valse Triste

Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Okko Kamu

All

Recording

Analogue recording

Works (3)

• Jean Sibelius: Pieces from Kuolema, Op. 44 No. 1 Valse triste
• Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43
• Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 82

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