ERC To Release Saint-Saëns-Symphony No.3, Ansermet/L'Orchestre De La Suisse Romande

DECCA SKL 6027

(press release): Originally released on Decca in 1963 Ansermet’s interpretation is a model of clarity, control, and refined grandeur, emphasising balance and transparency over sheer spectacle, bringing out the symphony’s architectural elegance. The famous organ entries are noble and dignified rather than overwhelming, blending seamlessly into the orchestral texture. Ansermet resists the temptation to rush or overindulge in romantic excess, allowing the thematic development to unfold with patience and poise. The slow movement is especially luminous under his baton,glowing with warmth and restraint.

Cut directly from the original analog master tapes, through our unique all valve 1965 Ortofon / Lyrec vinyl cutting system in stereo.

No equalisation, compression or any other processing was added during the cutting process.

All sleeve artwork made by hand and authentically letter-pressed on a 1963 Heidelberg SB.

This edition of 300 copies is priced at £395.00 UK pounds and shipping at the end of July 2025. Order here.

Comments

2025-06-27 06:20:33 PM

John Marks wrote:

I think that if they made a hi-res digital duplicate, it would sell very well.

That said, my favorite Organ Symphony will always be the Munch/BSO, because bless their hearts, they were such true believers that in order to have to width of the soundstages occupied by the orchestra and the organ match up, they removed half the Main Floor seating, and located the orchestra across the entire width of the hall, and then playe cute tricks with the close-in micing of the organ. BTW, circa 2004, the Symphony Hall Organ was pulled apart, shipped to a huge space in Connecticut, and was meticulously cleaned and renovated and tactfully updated. The firm chosen for that work got the job on the basis of the similar work they did on the organ in the Third Meeting House of the First Baptist Church in America, where I am the Audio Engineering Consultant. I had the privilege of hearing Sir Colin Davis conduct Gerontius before and after the BSH organ refresh, and I can assure you that that money was well spent.
2025-06-27 07:41:19 PM

Come on wrote:

I’ve got the Bernstein NY Phil Mofi LP which sounds very nice, too. Not sure what the experts say how interpretations compare.