Product introduction

The latest reproduction of the classic masterpiece conducted by Cluytens, who continues to be widely loved.

The world's first SACD of a masterpiece colored with beautiful melody.

Newly reprinted from the home analog master tape aiming for the best sound quality.

With lyrics translation and new commentary. Limited edition of 800 sets with serial number

Offenbach's last work, The Tales of Hoffmann, is a special work for Cluytens and was recorded twice on the old EMI. This stereo recording, which is a re-recording, is still widely loved as a classic masterpiece. The skill of Cluytens, who spins this work with a beautiful melody together with the traditional Paris Conservatory Orchestra, is wonderful, and the lively liveliness and luster are exquisite. Excellent singers such as three unique heroines including Gedda are also worth listening to. You should also read the manual by Junnobu Kishi, which describes the detailed transition of the work. For this release, we used a master digitized at 192kHz / 24bit from the original analog master tape in our home country, and mastered the SACD layer and CD layer separately. With lyrics translation and new commentary. It is a permanent storage board. Comes with a serial number limited to 800 sets.

This "The Tales of Hoffmann" is also a special work for Cluytens, leaving two session recordings on the old EMI label. This second stereo recording is still widely loved as a classic masterpiece. There were twists and turns in this work before and after it was performed, such as the death of the composer during the stage rehearsal. After that, a version that reflects new materials has been released several times, such as the discovery of a song that was lost in 1970. This Cluytens board follows the previous general edition (published in 1907 by the music publisher Schudan as "The Tales of Hoffmann, 5th Edition") (the history of this song is on the shore after this). Read the text by Junnobu. The detailed commentary is very interesting). Although these transitions are due to the nature of French opera at that time, it is interesting that the songs of others are added and settled. Nevertheless, the skill of Cluytens, who spins this work with a beautiful melody together with the traditional Paris Conservatory Orchestra, is wonderful, and the lively dynamic feeling and luster can be said to be exquisite. In particular, the presence of Gedda and the three unique heroines are all excellent, and the excellent singers such as Dangero's beautiful voice, Schwarzkopp's brilliant skill, and De los Angeles' cuteness are also worth listening to. is. The analog master tape in my home country was well preserved, and the sound quality was vivid and matched to the tune. Based on these comprehensively, we are reprinting with respect for the original while retaining the musical dignity.

This time, we are doing the latest mastering using a flat master digitized at 192kHz / 24bit from the original 2Ch analog master tape in our home country. The master was generally in good balance and had little secular variation. Therefore, I emphasized the original balance as much as possible and tried to master from a musical point of view. As a result, the sense of distance and depth of the instrument are improved, and the localization is improved, so you can enjoy the best performance without stress. In addition, a new sentence by Mr. Junnobu Kishi was posted in the manual.

In this series, the SACD layer aims for a high resolution and rich sound field with a long high range and soft nuances, and the CD layer aims for a realistic tone that is extruded with a cohesive and solid sound. The potential of the CD itself is high, and you can enjoy it as a SACD hybrid disc where you can enjoy the goodness of both.

Work information

Main

Conductor: Andre Cluytens

Orchestra: Paris Conservatory Orchestra

Tenor: Nicolai Gedda

Soprano: Gianna D'Angelo

Others

Soprano: Elisabeth Schwarzkopp, Victoria de los Angeles

Composer: Jacques Offenbach

Contents

Number of configurations | 2 sheets

Track Listing:

Jacques Offenbach: Les contes d'Hoffmann (The Tales of Hoffmann)

Performance

Hoffman: Nicolai Gedda (tenor)

Olympia: Gianna D'Angelo (soprano)

Julietta: Elisabeth Schwarzkopp (soprano)

Antonia: Victoria de los Angeles (soprano)

Mother's Voice: Christiane Gello (Mezzo-soprano)

Stella & Muse: Rene Foret (Comedienne)

Nicklaus: Jean-Christophe Benoit (baritone)

Lindorff: Nicola Guzerev (bus)

Dr. Coppellius / Miracle: George London (baritone)

Dapeltut: Ernest Blanc (baritone)

Spallanzani: Michel Sénéchal (tenor)

Schlemil & Lutheran: Jean-Pierre Lafarge (baritone)

Crespel: Robert Gaey (Bus)

Nathanael: Andre Mallabrera (tenor)

Hermann: Jack Pluvo (baritone)

Andres / Cochenille / Franz / Pitikinaccio: Jack Loro (tenor)

FUNAUTA Second Voice: Jeanine Collard (Mezzo-soprano)

Rene Duclos Chorus (Chorus Conductor: Jean Laforge)

Paris Conservatory Orchestra

Andre Cluytens (conductor)

recording

1964-1965, Salle Wagram, Paris & 1965, Barcelona

Original Recordings

Producer: Rene Challan, Victor Olof, Walter Legge & Peter Andry

Balance Engineer: Robert Gooch

Master label

Warner Classics (formerly EMI sound source)