Philips Classics - The Stereo Years [50 CD Box Set]

Philips Classics - The Stereo Years [50 CD Box Set]

Artists, repertoire, recording locations...These were the key factors that made Philips one of the most firmly established classical labels in the 20th century. What ensured the label s long-lasting fame was its constant search for sound perfection through the development of its own sound equipment. <br><br>This 50-CD collection of analogue albums aims to represent the heyday of Philips passion for great natural sound the Stereo Years. There was a firm belief within the label s team that recording technique was there to serve the music - the Musicians had their own views about how any given piece should be interpreted and how it should sound; the recording team s job was to grasp that vision and make it a reality. This recording philosophy, combined with great artistry and visionary repertoire policy, created a special chapter in the history of classical music recordings that still inspires artists, sound engineers and collectors alike.<br><br>Included are some of Philips greatest analogue albums, presented with original artwork, plus a 200-page booklet documenting the history of the label. With personal reminiscences by key members of staff, plus a note by former Philips producer David Cairns. <br><br>Artists featured include icons such as Salvatore Accardo, Eduard van Beinum, Claudio Arrau, Dame Janet Baker, Alfred Brendel, José Carreras, Sir Colin Davis, Antal Doráti, Clara Haskil & Arthur Grumiaux, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Bernard Haitink, Orchestre de Paris, Seiji Ozawa, Edo de Waart and many more.<br><br><br>NEW-TO-CD:<br>CD8: Brahms: Symphony No.4 under Eduard van Beinum<br><br>CD14: Daniel Chorzempa playing Organ Works by Liszt (Prelude and Fugue on the Name B-A-C-H, S.260; Funeral Ode, S.268 No.2; Fantasy and Fugue on Ad nos, ad salutarem undam, S. 259)<br><br>CD17: Cristina Deutekom singing Italian Opera Arias<br><br>CD26: Heinz Holliger performing Mozart Oboe Concerto in C, K.314 under Edo de Waart<br><br>CD48: Henryk Szeryng performing Wieniawski: Violin Concerto No.2 and Szymanowski: Violin Concerto No.2<br><br>PACKAGING<br>50CD Hinged top lid box<br>Original Covers<br>200-page booklet<br>Dimensions with outer packaging: 14cm/14cm/14cm<br>Dimensions without outer packaging: 13cm/13cm/13cm<br>Weight: 1.4kg