Kuoppis Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Hi, Has anyone come across Vivaldi's Four Seasons (any version) as a DSD download? Pointing me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Kuoppis Link to comment
Musicophile Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 This is the only one I've seen so far: https://fonerecords.nativedsd.com/albums/le-quattro-stagioni Musically, it's not my cup of tea actually, there are many better recordings of the four seasons out there to my ears. I need a bit more energy than this. But personally I'd anyhow always go music first, format second. Check out my blog at musicophilesblog.com - From Keith Jarrett to Johannes Brahms Link to comment
Kuoppis Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 This is the only one I've seen so far: https://fonerecords.nativedsd.com/albums/le-quattro-stagioni Musically, it's not my cup of tea actually, there are many better recordings of the four seasons out there to my ears. I need a bit more energy than this. But personally I'd anyhow always go music first, format second. Thank you for the recommendation. I agree, based on a brief listen it appears a bit bland. Although, I think I prefer this piece played quite conservatively. Two other recordings of it featuring Itzhak Perlman and Felix Ayo respectively I do particularly enjoy. I would wish to have them in DSD, but just converting PCM into DSD does not add to the magic. Link to comment
Jud Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Thank you for the recommendation. I agree, based on a brief listen it appears a bit bland. Although, I think I prefer this piece played quite conservatively. Two other recordings of it featuring Itzhak Perlman and Felix Ayo respectively I do particularly enjoy. I would wish to have them in DSD, but just converting PCM into DSD does not add to the magic. My favorite for a long time has been the BIS recording with the Drottningholm Baroque. For hi res, the Avison Ensemble does a nice job. One never knows, do one? - Fats Waller The fairest thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. - Einstein Computer, Audirvana -> optical Ethernet to Fitlet3 -> Fibbr Alpha Optical USB -> iFi NEO iDSD DAC -> Apollon Audio 1ET400A Mini (Purifi based) -> Vandersteen 3A Signature. Link to comment
pdvm Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I know Janine Jansen's version of the Four Seasons is available as SACD, don't know if it was recorded that way though, or if it is downloadable as DSD.. Anyway, it's a riveting performance, mainly due to the use of only one player per part. Not everyone's cup of tea, but it made me like these far-too-often-heard tunes again. Link to comment
Kuoppis Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 My favorite for a long time has been the BIS recording with the Drottningholm Baroque. For hi res, the Avison Ensemble does a nice job. Luckily my DAC upsamples to 2x DSD, so no need to worry. Ordered the Drottningholm Baroque to check it out. Link to comment
Kuoppis Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 I know Janine Jansen's version of the Four Seasons is available as SACD, don't know if it was recorded that way though, or if it is downloadable as DSD.. Anyway, it's a riveting performance, mainly due to the use of only one player per part. Not everyone's cup of tea, but it made me like these far-too-often-heard tunes again. Yes, thanks, I'm sure it is. I'm however a detail freak and find the fiddle play a tad sloppy. For sure an excellent recording, maybe just not my all time favourite. Link to comment
elcorso Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Hi, Has anyone come across Vivaldi's Four Seasons (any version) as a DSD download? Pointing me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Kuoppis This from La Petite Bande is very good, but from a PS3 rip: Amazon.com: S. Kuijken, La Petite Bande: Le Quattro Stagioni: Music Roch Link to comment
Musicophile Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 One of my all time favorites is Carmignola with the Venice Baroque, but this one is available on Redbook only. SQ is really nice though. However. I'm not sure I'd consider it very "conservative"' so Kuoppis, it may not be your cup of tea. Check out my blog at musicophilesblog.com - From Keith Jarrett to Johannes Brahms Link to comment
Vitor Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 This is a great performance IMO: http://www.amazon.com/Pinchas-Zuckerman-Chamber-Orchestra-Jabreszeiten/dp/B002QISWW2 In the beginning God made 'the light.' Shortly thereafter God made three big mistakes. The first mistake was called MAN, the second mistake was called WO-MAN, and the third mistake was the invention of THE POODLE. Link to comment
Kelly Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Bringing a zombie back to life: it's not in DSD, but it's in very good 96/24 on HD Tracks and the performance is fantastic, very spirited and lively but not overly melodramatic. Anne Akiko Meyers Roon ->UltraRendu + CI Audio 7v LPS-> Kii Control -> Kii Three Roon->BMC UltraDAC->Mr Speakers Aeon Flow Open Link to comment
EuroChamp Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I recommend that ARTS recording, it is native 24/96. They offer a (converted) SACD version, too. I first bought the disc, later I downloaded the PCM version, because the download was not available for a long time. Great recording! I have 23 versions of the '4 seasons', and this one is most played by me. http://www.artsmusic.de/Il_Cimento_dell_Armonia_e_dell_Inventione_opVIII_-_Vol1/topic/blueline/shop_art_id/206/tpl/artsmusic_article_detail Link to comment
wgscott Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Thanks for the link, but I hesitated when I read this: The following download formats are available: FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA. The highest resolution of digital downloads is 16 bit (also if the recording is available in 24 bit as physical cd in the shop) Link to comment
EuroChamp Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 The link is the link to the ARTS label and you should see it as a description of the recording only. I downloaded the 24/96 at linnrecords. But I searched for this particular album now and could not find any of these great ARTS discs. At the moment I have no idea where to get it. You could get the SACD, but you don't want to, I think Link to comment
Moogabib Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Thanks for the link, but I hesitated when I read this: The following download formats are available: FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA. The highest resolution of digital downloads is 16 bit (also if the recording is available in 24 bit as physical cd in the shop) By the way I found a 24/96 version from here. I just bought it and it sounds great Antonio Vivaldi: Il Cimento dell 'Armonia e dell 'Inventione op. VIII - Vol. 1 Link to comment
Moogabib Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 I recommend that ARTS recording, it is native 24/96. They offer a (converted) SACD version, too.I first bought the disc, later I downloaded the PCM version, because the download was not available for a long time. Great recording! I have 23 versions of the '4 seasons', and this one is most played by me. Antonio Vivaldi: Il Cimento dell'Armonia e dell'Inventione op. VIII - Vol. 1 | Blue Line [ATTACH]16212[/ATTACH] Thank you for this recommendation! . Do you have any recommendations for Bach? Link to comment
Boris75 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Do you have any recommendations for Bach? Which work are you particularly looking for? Link to comment
Moogabib Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Which work are you particularly looking for? I'm a bit new to Bach so not sure what works contain what but I'm interested in finding good high res (preferably DXD or DSD) versions of the following: Air on a g string Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring The Goldberg Variations ...but I'd be happy to buy the works for all three of them also. Thanks Link to comment
Serpieri Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 This may not be your cup of tea but at least give this a listen: http://www.marecordings.com/main/product_info.php?products_id=160&osCsid=390bc6ac4b1ecd9299477ddcb1ae0d0e Link to comment
Musicophile Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I'm a bit new to Bach so not sure what works contain what but I'm interested in finding good high res (preferably DXD or DSD) versions of the following: Air on a g string Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring The Goldberg Variations ...but I'd be happy to buy the works for all three of them also. Thanks The "air on a g string" is actually an arrangement of a movement from the Orchestral Suite (or ouverture) BWV 1068. My favorite version of these works is by the Freiburger Barockorchester available on 24/44 Harmonia Mundi. Jesu is the last movement of Bach's cantata BWV 147 "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben". The cantatas have been recorded in many excellent versions (Gardiner, Suzuki, Koopman etc.) but so far little in highres. I've only seen this album from Channel Classics, which certainly sounds nice, but performance-wise is only good, not outstanding: https://channelclassics.nativedsd.com/albums/recreation-for-the-soul (and what a horribly cheesy title they gave it) The Goldbergs are available on modern piano, if you want highres, Andras Schiff's ECM recording is very good. and if you preferCembalo, Pierre Hantai is my favorite, one of his two recordings has recently been released as highrez on Naive. Check out my blog at musicophilesblog.com - From Keith Jarrett to Johannes Brahms Link to comment
Boris75 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 The Goldbergs are available on modern piano, if you want highres, Andras Schiff's ECM recording is very good. and if you preferCembalo, Pierre Hantai is my favorite, one of his two recordings has recently been released as highrez on Naive. +1 for Andras Schiff and Pierre Hantai for high-res Goldbergs. Link to comment
Musicophile Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Other great Bach on DSD: https://channelclassics.nativedsd.com/albums/ccr-violin-concertos Check out my blog at musicophilesblog.com - From Keith Jarrett to Johannes Brahms Link to comment
Musicophile Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 And this as well: https://channelclassics.nativedsd.com/albums/34113-double-triple-concertos Top notch playing and recording. Check out my blog at musicophilesblog.com - From Keith Jarrett to Johannes Brahms Link to comment
jhwalker Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 And this as well: https://channelclassics.nativedsd.com/albums/34113-double-triple-concertos Top notch playing and recording. +1 on both of these releases featuring Rachel Podger. John Walker - IT Executive Headphone - SonicTransporter i9 running Roon Server > Netgear Orbi > Blue Jeans Cable Ethernet > mRendu Roon endpoint > Topping D90 > Topping A90d > Dan Clark Expanse / HiFiMan H6SE v2 / HiFiman Arya Stealth Home Theater / Music -SonicTransporter i9 running Roon Server > Netgear Orbi > Blue Jeans Cable HDMI > Denon X3700h > Anthem Amp for front channels > Revel F208-based 5.2.4 Atmos speaker system Link to comment
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