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Crème de la Crème

Original Recording Resolution Analog

Label 2xHD

Artists Various Artists, Gaston Arel, Kenneth Gilbert, Lise Boucher, Musicus Orchestra, Raymond Daveluy

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During his 50 years as an Audiophile Producer and Recording Engineer, Jean De Le Durantaye has amassed a vast catalogue of classical recordings. Just before his passing, Jean and his close friend 2xHD’s René Laflamme decided to prepare a collection of some of Jean’s favorite recordings. This collection which includes works of Bach, Couperin, Chopin, Liszt, Bartok, and Bizet, among others demonstrates the versatility of Jean’s work during his long career. Artists featured on the album include Gaston Arel, Kenneth Gilbert, Lise Boucher, Musicus Orchestra and Raymond Daveluy. All the recordings in this collection were recorded in 2-track Analog 15 ips Tape, using a two microphone technique.  The tracks were transferred from Analog Tape to DSD and DXD and are available in Stereo DSD 512, DSD 256, DSD 128, DSD 64 and DXD. Gaston Arel (Track 8) Kenneth Gilbert (Tracks 11, 12, 13) Lise Boucher (Tracks 3, 4, 14, 15, 16) Musicus Orchestra (Tracks 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 17, 18) Raymond Daveluy (Tracks 9, 10)  

Tracklist

Total time: 01:06:54

1. Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra: Excerpts
01:42
2. Carmen: Suite - Intermezzo
02:40
3. The Dream of Love (Lebestraum no. 3)
04:37
4. Étude de la chasse no. 5 after paganini
03:02
5. Concerto for trumpet 2mvt
02:44
6. Concerto for trumpet 3mvt
02:00
7. Music for Strings, Percussions & Celesta
07:30
8. Schübler Chorale: Wachet auf aftuns di stimme Bwv 645
04:11
9. Chorale: Jesus, Meine Zuversich Bwv 728
02:55
10. Chorale: O mensch, bewein dein sünde grosse Wv 622
05:17
11. Les baricades mystérieuses
02:05
12. Le Moucheron (the Gnat)
01:26
13. La menetou
03:10
14. Balade No. 1 in G Minor Op23
08:58
15. Étude No. 2 in F Minor Op 25
01:33
16. Étude No. 11 in F Minor (Winter wind)
03:18
17. The barber of Séville: Overture
07:18
18. Les Toréadors: Suite - Intermezzo
02:28

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Additional Information

Label
2xHD
SKU
2XHDFT1233
Qualities
DSD 128, DSD 256, DXD 24 Bit, FLAC 192 kHz, FLAC 96 kHz, DSD 512, DSD 64
Channels
2ch Stereo
Artists
Various Artists, Gaston Arel, Kenneth Gilbert, Lise Boucher, Musicus Orchestra, Raymond Daveluy
Composers
Britten, Bizet, Liszt, Haydn, Bartók, Bach, Couperin, Chopin, Rossini
Genres
Classical
Original Recording Format
Analog
Release Date
November 18, 2022
  • Higher Rates Program
  • Not Available on SACD

Reviews by Customers

Alain ChalouxNovember 29, 2022Verified buyer

Here is another 2XHD album that deserves a listen. The atmosphere is smooth and almost meditative given the story behind these post mortem track selections. Bravo to the 2XHD Team.

My favorite tracks are the 3 organ pieces. I compare 2XHD albums with wine from Napa Valley, you can buy blindly and are rarely disappointed.
Crème de la Crème

Crème de la Crème

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