Discontinued (April, 2014) Classical masterpiece collection Welcome to our eBay listing, thanks very much for looking! The CD is actually FACTORY SEALED! ■  Product ID: ESSG-90098 ■  Format: SA-CD/CD Hybrid ■  Label: Deutsche Grammophon ■  DSD mastering / SA-CD layer: Stereo ■  Deluxe Digipak packaging Classical masterpiece collection The reissue of classical music masterpieces by ESOTERIC has attracted a lot of attention, both for its uncompromising commitment to recreating the original master sound, and for using hybrid Super Audio CD (SACD) technology to improve sound quality. This series marks the first hybrid SACD release of historical recording selections that have been mainstays of the catalog since their initial release. ESOTERIC equipment used for re-mastering These new audio versions feature ESOTERIC's proprietary re-mastering process to achieve the highest level of sound quality. Experience by yourself… Experience the legendary performance in this new Super Audio CD/CD format. Not only for new followers, but also for well experienced followers of these recorded materials. All will be equally impressed by the "soul" hidden within the notes, but never before found in previously released recordings in any format. The Berlin Gala - Silvesterkonzert 1997 1 - 6 Gerge Bizet Carmen (Excerpts) 7 - 10 Maurice Ravel Rapsodie espagnole 11 Pablo de Sarasate "Carmen" Fantasy 12 Sergei Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini 13 Johannes Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 5 In G Minor Performer Anne Sofie von Otter, Mezzo-Soprano Véronique Gens, Soprano Stella Doufexis, Mezzo-Soprano Bryn Terfel, Baritone Robert Alagna, Tenor Gil Shaham, Violin Mikhail Pletnev, Piano Donostiaco Orfeoia (Orfeón Donostiarra), San Sebastian Südtilroler KInderchor Berliner Philharmoniker Conducted by Claudio Abbado Recording Executive Producers: Christopher Alder, Nigel Boon, Dr. Marion Thiem Recording Producer: Christopher Alder Tonmeister (Balance Engineer): Ulrich Vette Recording Engineer: Wolf-Dieter Karwatky Editing: Ingmar Haas Location: Berlin, Philharmonie Recording Date: 31 December 1997 Re-mastering: Producer : Motoaki Ohmachi (ESOTERIC COMPANY) Mastering Engineer : Kazuie Sugimoto (Victor Creative Media Co., Ltd. Mastering Center) PAYMENT Please complete the payment within 4 days. SHIPPING The product will be sent from Japan, Shipping Duration Asia 3 - 10 days North America Central America Middle East AU, NZ 6 - 12 days Europe Russia 6 - 10 days Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.