Eiji Oue – Respighi : Belkis, Queen Of Sheba Suite , The Pines Of Rome (200g LP)

Label: Reference Recordings – RM-1509 – 200 Gram Virgin Vinyl
The Reference Mastercuts Series – Half Speed Mastering

Limited Edition – Pressed at QRP – Gatefold Sleeve

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Grammy® Nominated: Best Engineered Album, Classical

Keith O. Johnson, Engineer More Information “Dazzling orchestral colors,” is one one way to describe the music of Ottorino Respighi. “Belkis, Queen of Sheba” was conceived as an evening-long ballet with singing whose lavishness has kept it from view since its La Scala premiere. This is only the second recording of a suite prepared by the composer – for the first time with the tenor solo (sung by Chad Shelton), and with the movements in the correct order. “Prof.” Johnson’s stunning HDCD¬ sonics make Respighi’s greatest hit “The Pines of Rome” (with extra brasses and organ!) a dazzling conclusion to this unusual, inventive program.
Selected by SoundStage!.com as “Best Audiophile Recording,
“Stunning accounts of BELKIS and PINES OF ROME.” — Haller, AMERICAN RECORD GUIDE

“Colorful, thrilling performances of BELKIS, as Respighi would have preferred, and of the quirky gnomes piece, delivered in superb sound, makes this a compulsory purchase for every Respighi devotee.” — Ian Lace, FANFARE (Also, chosen for his WISH LIST — one of the five best releases of 2001.)