Vladimir Fedoseyev Symphony Works 5 SACD Hybrid TOWER RECORDS JAPAN　

Product introduction

90th anniversary project. The long-awaited revival of the golden record of the 90's by master Fedoseyev!

A collection of Russian symphonies by Canyon Classics, all 5 albums have been newly mastered and made into a box.

The latest reprint with a new preface commentary (in Japanese) by Kenjiro Sakairi, an up-and-coming conductor who studied under Fedoseyev.

Newly mastered by Tomoyoshi Ezaki for this reprint. Limited edition of 700 sets with serial number!

This BOX is a collection of Shostakovich and Prokofiev's symphonies by Fedoseyev, which Canyon Classics held in Moscow in the 90's. Fedoseyev's Shostakovich's performance is at the opposite end of the spectrum from the sophisticated style of Western Europe. The intense passion that pierces the lungs and the intense energy that resembles a cry from the depths of the chest create a strong drama, and bring out the light and darkness of the composer from the depths. A new manuscript written by Kenjiro Sakairi, an up-and-coming conductor who is one of the few Japanese who studied under Fedoseyev, a reprint of the original track description, a new mastering in 2022 by Tomoyoshi Ezaki, a green label specification, etc. You can listen to the brave appearance of the master Fedoseev in the best period, who survived the oil of. Of the five albums this time, four of Shostakovich's SACDs were released from the Exton label, but Prokofiev's first SACD this time. Shostakovich of DISC 1-4 was arranged in the recording order of DISC, and the two Prokofiev songs recorded in 1994, which were the first recordings in this symphony collection, were the last DISC 5. Also, for this release, we are doing new mastering for all works. This is the sequel to "Orchestra Recording Collection" (OVEP00018) released on 6/29.

Fedoseyev's (1932.8.5-) sound source is not only Melodia from the 1970s, but also Japan Victor actively recording Russian music from the '80s to the early '90s. (First visit to Japan was in 1975). Furthermore, from 1993 Mr. Esaki began recording Canyon Classics, which included many Russian works, including re-recorded pieces, leaving traces of Fedoseyev and the Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra in each era. The sound sources to be reprinted together this time are the records of Fedoseyev from the age of 61 to 64, which corresponds to the time when he was energetically active as one of the masters of the Russian music world both in name and reality. Furthermore, at this time, it was a time of reorganization after the collapse of the Soviet Union, and it seems that there were great difficulties including the maintenance of the orchestra (details are described in the commentary by Mr. Sakairi). also seems to have had a significant impact. Overcoming these obstacles, he has served as the music director of the Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra since 1974, and since then he has been active and has recently released recordings. Amazing.

Shostakovich's recordings are his specialty, especially No. 5, which he has performed many times, and there have been several recordings. He is one of the composers who can be said to be his life's work, such as songs other than those recorded here are also left live on the Relief label later. The reason why Canyon Classics and Shostakovich were recorded together during this period may be the situation in which both were placed at this time, the expression of hardship and acceptance, and the rising popularity of the composer. All of them are heavy and harsh performances, and I feel that their hearts are revealed in their stepping steps. It is a unique expression of Shostakovich's interpretation by a Russian performer, and it can be said that it is an important recording in the sense that it was recorded together during this period. On the other hand, even in the "easy-to-understand" Nos. 1 and 5, Prokofiev seems to be paired with Shostakovich's same piece, and it seems that he intentionally shows similarities and differences. Including the significance of recording at the same time, it is a notable recording in terms of showing the essence of the song beyond conventional interpretation.

Recordings for Canyon Classics during this period included many orchestral works, including Shostakovich's symphonies. What is interesting is that there are many songs that overlap with the previous Victor board, and although the recording time has passed about 10 years, there is a considerable difference in sound depending on the record company. Although the bass is the same and it was recorded in Moscow, the Victor disc emphasizes the overall sound with fewer microphones. While emphasizing it, it is made to aim for clearer sound quality. Of course, there are big differences and advances in the digital equipment used when recording, but there seems to be a difference in how they perceive their music and how to convey it to listeners. In that sense, the Canyon Classics sound source this time can be said to be a suitable sound source for higher sound quality. In the latest reproduction of the recording of this time, which was fully completed in terms of audio, you can appreciate the music with a deeper interpretation of Fedoseyev.

In this reprint, Mr. Hirai of the current Octavia Records, who originally worked on these recordings during the Canyon Classics era, and Mr. Ezaki, who is credited as the recording director, are the latest reprints, so while fully retaining the atmosphere of the time, High-quality sound and mastering were performed using the latest equipment and technology. An orthodox reprint with the most suitable lineup. This commentary (Japanese) has a new preface commentary in the preface, and a commentary on each first appearance. Limited to 700 sets with serial number and sticker.

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