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Vinyl Grade: VG+
Side A is slightly warped but tracked fine.
Track 1 has light crackles.
Track 2 has 1 light pop.
Track 3 has crackles.
Side B track 1 has crackles and 2 pops.
Track 2 has crackles.
Tracks 3 and 4 have light crackles.
Jacket Grade: NM
The "Master's Match" CDs and the vinyl LPs are all mastered on the same master - A CD and an LP...one of which exactly matches the master from which they are replicated - You be the judge."
Battle of the Medias - Hear the difference - Take the Test! Analog vs. Digital - You be the judge and see if you don't agree this Master's Match CD is superior to vinyl.
Unlike all other prefixed CDs, while they universally claim to 'improve', Master's Match CDs are truly faithful to the producers' intent and don't lose fidelity in any aspect when replicated. Exhibit Records' confidence is such that they encourage the consumer to "take the test" and compare the vinyl against the CD.
A rare one-of-a-kind recording of Vivaldi's timeless masterpiece. A magnificent audio treat, both for its brilliant fidelity and the intensity of the performance by the band hailed as one of the finest interpretive groups in Baroque music. This unique rendition is performed on traditional Chinese instruments.
In the very early stages of preparing for this production, K.K. Wong and the Chinese Baroque Players made two artistic decisions which they believed would realistically capture the essence of the Vivaldi piece and period while at the same time be more demanding on the musicians.
First, 'volta prima' the band was to be challenged by no second takes, what they 'got' the first time is what went on the record. No room for error. "We wanted this recording, despite its differing moods, to share a common feeling of enthusiastic enjoyment, of artists taking delight in their craft and Vivaldi's magical composition," said K.K. Wong.
Second, 'vivus' (to be alive) the recording was made away from the studio and it smodern technical surroundings and being true to this state-of-the-art minimalism only two microphones and one 2-track analog Studer recorder was utilized. KK selected a verdant country setting at a beautiful home in Tai Po which he believes is one of the finest acoustic sites for a small group performance. The group set up in the open space of this magnificent drawing room with open windows and this improvisational element fed the recoridng with the truth of nature and its seasons. This choice indeed proved to add verve and gusto to the performance and the recording, not to mention the occasional 21st Century interference, (which hopefully the listener will delight in discovering on his or her own).
"This Exhibit Records Master's Match Audiophile Series recording captures with astonishing accuracy all of the musical energy and dynamics of the original performance. The replication of our compact disc and 180g vinyl LP has been crafted to provide you with an exceptional and more realistic listening experience. Because the audioeXact(TM) system employs the minimal amount of equipment in recording and mastering, it enables the listener to get closer to the real thing despite recording and playback barriers, the very spirit of life sized musicians playing life sized instruments in your room. There is no need to hear this recording on the most expensive high end equipment to appreciate its sonic brilliance. The audioeXact(TM) process allows precise reproduction on every type of playback system." - from liner notes
Testimonials from vinyl mastering engineer and vinyl cutting veteran authority David Cheppa of Better Quality Sound:
"...then, there is this which is probably one of the finest blends of art, science, and technology I've seen. Exhibit Records has created a composite culture containing a most enduring and endearing recording."
"...it is simply a dream to listen to the result of this high art as it is portrayed in a most satisfying and enjoyable way."
"...I am speechless as I describe what can only be termed an Unrepeatable Miracle! It is the sort of recording crystallized in a moment of time, never to be repeated."
Features:
Uniquely designed Gatefold Package
Master's Match CD
180g Vinyl LP
Frameable Original Cover Art
Fine quality inner sleeves
Resealable protective outer sleeve
Musicians:
Chinese Baroque Players:
Hsin Hsiao Hung, two string violin
Dao Hsao Ming, guitar
Tan Bao Shih, bamboo flute
Tang Kin Seng, cello
Wang Ching, fretted flute
Li Tak Kong, dulcimer / harpsichord
Selections:
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
The Four Seasons
Spring
1. Allegro
2. Largo
3. Allegro
Summer
4. Allegro non molto
5. Adagio
6. Presto
Autumn
7. Allegro
8. Adagio molto
9. Allegro
Winter
10. Allegro non molto
11. Largo
12. Allegro
Vinyl Grade: VG+
Side A is slightly warped but tracked fine.
Track 1 has light crackles.
Track 2 has 1 light pop.
Track 3 has crackles.
Side B track 1 has crackles and 2 pops.
Track 2 has crackles.
Tracks 3 and 4 have light crackles.
Jacket Grade: NM
The "Master's Match" CDs and the vinyl LPs are all mastered on the same master - A CD and an LP...one of which exactly matches the master from which they are replicated - You be the judge."
Battle of the Medias - Hear the difference - Take the Test! Analog vs. Digital - You be the judge and see if you don't agree this Master's Match CD is superior to vinyl.
Unlike all other prefixed CDs, while they universally claim to 'improve', Master's Match CDs are truly faithful to the producers' intent and don't lose fidelity in any aspect when replicated. Exhibit Records' confidence is such that they encourage the consumer to "take the test" and compare the vinyl against the CD.
A rare one-of-a-kind recording of Vivaldi's timeless masterpiece. A magnificent audio treat, both for its brilliant fidelity and the intensity of the performance by the band hailed as one of the finest interpretive groups in Baroque music. This unique rendition is performed on traditional Chinese instruments.
In the very early stages of preparing for this production, K.K. Wong and the Chinese Baroque Players made two artistic decisions which they believed would realistically capture the essence of the Vivaldi piece and period while at the same time be more demanding on the musicians.
First, 'volta prima' the band was to be challenged by no second takes, what they 'got' the first time is what went on the record. No room for error. "We wanted this recording, despite its differing moods, to share a common feeling of enthusiastic enjoyment, of artists taking delight in their craft and Vivaldi's magical composition," said K.K. Wong.
Second, 'vivus' (to be alive) the recording was made away from the studio and it smodern technical surroundings and being true to this state-of-the-art minimalism only two microphones and one 2-track analog Studer recorder was utilized. KK selected a verdant country setting at a beautiful home in Tai Po which he believes is one of the finest acoustic sites for a small group performance. The group set up in the open space of this magnificent drawing room with open windows and this improvisational element fed the recoridng with the truth of nature and its seasons. This choice indeed proved to add verve and gusto to the performance and the recording, not to mention the occasional 21st Century interference, (which hopefully the listener will delight in discovering on his or her own).
"This Exhibit Records Master's Match Audiophile Series recording captures with astonishing accuracy all of the musical energy and dynamics of the original performance. The replication of our compact disc and 180g vinyl LP has been crafted to provide you with an exceptional and more realistic listening experience. Because the audioeXact(TM) system employs the minimal amount of equipment in recording and mastering, it enables the listener to get closer to the real thing despite recording and playback barriers, the very spirit of life sized musicians playing life sized instruments in your room. There is no need to hear this recording on the most expensive high end equipment to appreciate its sonic brilliance. The audioeXact(TM) process allows precise reproduction on every type of playback system." - from liner notes
Testimonials from vinyl mastering engineer and vinyl cutting veteran authority David Cheppa of Better Quality Sound:
"...then, there is this which is probably one of the finest blends of art, science, and technology I've seen. Exhibit Records has created a composite culture containing a most enduring and endearing recording."
"...it is simply a dream to listen to the result of this high art as it is portrayed in a most satisfying and enjoyable way."
"...I am speechless as I describe what can only be termed an Unrepeatable Miracle! It is the sort of recording crystallized in a moment of time, never to be repeated."
Features:
Uniquely designed Gatefold Package
Master's Match CD
180g Vinyl LP
Frameable Original Cover Art
Fine quality inner sleeves
Resealable protective outer sleeve
Musicians:
Chinese Baroque Players:
Hsin Hsiao Hung, two string violin
Dao Hsao Ming, guitar
Tan Bao Shih, bamboo flute
Tang Kin Seng, cello
Wang Ching, fretted flute
Li Tak Kong, dulcimer / harpsichord
Selections:
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
The Four Seasons
Spring
1. Allegro
2. Largo
3. Allegro
Summer
4. Allegro non molto
5. Adagio
6. Presto
Autumn
7. Allegro
8. Adagio molto
9. Allegro
Winter
10. Allegro non molto
11. Largo
12. Allegro
