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Emil Berliner Studios Records For Accentus Music Smetana’s “Má vlast” Recorded Direct-to Disc!

Michael Fremer  |  Jul 24, 2020

The Emil Berliner Studios Direct-to-Disc recording team supervised by Rainer Maillard, responsible for the D2D Brucker 7th symphony with Bernard Haitink conducting the BPO, shipped its entire disc cutting system exactly one year ago to Bamberg, Germany (the first time the gear had left Berlin) to record for Accentus Music at Konzerthalle Bamberg, Joseph-Keilberth-Saal D2D at 45rpm Czech composer Bedřich Smetana’s symphonic cycle “Má vlast” (My Homeland), best known for including “Vitava” (“The Moldau”), with The Bamberg Symphony, conducted by its musical director Czech-born Jakub Hrůša.

The production used but 4 microphones. Only 1111 copies will be available as a limited, and numbered international edition from Accentus Music. As soon as purchasing details become available we will provide the details.

More on this video:

ACC40482 - Smetana: Má vlast // Direct-To-Disc Vinyl box set // Bamberg Symphony & Jakub Hrůša // Accentus Music from Accentus Music on Vimeo.

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RinziRadio's picture
Submitted by RinziRadio on Fri, 2020-07-24 17:18

Hrusa is one of the most accomplished and exciting conductors of his generation, and the Bamberg Symphony has a long and venerable tradition, though is probably less familiar to general music lovers than the LSO, BPO, VPO etc. Wonderful that Mallard is expanding his direct-to-disc recordings. This will be on my must-buy list (nothing yet on the Accentus website).

Robcos02330's picture
Submitted by Robcos02330 on Fri, 2020-07-24 18:21

I looked up by label on Naxos Direct and it’s listed as a pre-order at $134.00. I’m not sure if that’s the best source or not for a guaranteed copy.

RinziRadio's picture
Submitted by RinziRadio on Fri, 2020-07-24 19:23

Thanks for the tip. Naxos should be fine, and I put in my order -- it was even discounted to $135 (listed on amazon at $150). We are living in a golden age for vinyl!

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Submitted by RinziRadio on Fri, 2020-07-24 19:29

Michael, wondering if you know anything about or will be listening to any of the new Project vinyl releases? They say they're all-analog, although that can sometimes be misleading info. with these reissue companies. The Bohm Beethoven 6th they are offering is a classic recording and would be worth owning if they've done it right. Original DG LPs can be very hit and miss, though DG vinyl is not always as bad as collectors like to make out. I've got some large tulip pressings which sound amazing, and even some much later records from the 70s which sound terrific.

PeterPani's picture
Submitted by PeterPani on Sat, 2020-07-25 08:13

The Böhm 6th is (apart from Furtwängler) the best I ever listened.

kramth's picture
Submitted by kramth on Sat, 2020-07-25 13:49

Boehm 6th is excellent even on my 1970s DG reissue.

Jenn's picture
Submitted by Jenn on Sat, 2020-07-25 02:07

Thanks. I so regret not moving quickly enough on the Berlin recordings.

Wymax's picture
Submitted by Wymax on Sat, 2020-07-25 03:21

If you are thinking of the Bruckner D2D, it seems to still be available on their website.

Jenn's picture
Submitted by Jenn on Sat, 2020-07-25 16:35

Clicking on the "Buy" button yields nothing.

Wymax's picture
Submitted by Wymax on Sun, 2020-07-26 06:18

I checked it before posting yesterday, I was able to get as far as the checkout before supplying an address, and then stopped. Also works today.

Jenn's picture
Submitted by Jenn on Sun, 2020-07-26 13:48

Thanks. I tried a different browser and still couldn't get there. I click on the link and it goes nowhere. Interesting.

Wymax's picture
Submitted by Wymax on Mon, 2020-07-27 03:19

I actually had to buy it twice because my neighbour also wanted a copy, and couldn't make it work. I later found out that it was because he tried ordering via an iPhone, so it would seem that some platforms unfortunately do not play well together with the BPO website.

Analog Scott's picture
Submitted by Analog Scott on Sat, 2020-07-25 10:02

Are they all sold out?

Jenn's picture
Submitted by Jenn on Sat, 2020-07-25 16:35

Yes.

Analog Scott's picture
Submitted by Analog Scott on Sat, 2020-07-25 16:44

300 bucks though

jazz's picture
Submitted by jazz on Sun, 2020-07-26 04:28

https://www.berliner-philharmoniker-recordings.com/bruckner-haitink.html...

Analog Scott's picture
Submitted by Analog Scott on Sun, 2020-07-26 11:54

So maybe they did sell out

jazz's picture
Submitted by jazz on Sun, 2020-07-26 12:41

on this site, put it in the shopping basket

Jenn's picture
Submitted by Jenn on Sun, 2020-07-26 13:49

Tried two browsers. Weird.

fredbro44's picture
Submitted by fredbro44 on Sat, 2020-07-25 07:05

ORDERED on Naxos Direct. Thanks for the tip.

CJB's picture
Submitted by CJB on Sat, 2020-07-25 11:36

via NAXOS. Bought the Bruckner from BP. Love D2D classical recordings. Michael, thanks for the heads up on these.

jazz's picture
Submitted by jazz on Sun, 2020-07-26 04:27

https://www.berliner-philharmoniker-recordings.com/bruckner-haitink.html...

jazz's picture
Submitted by jazz on Sun, 2020-07-26 04:44

thanks for the hint Michael!

Naun's picture
Submitted by Naun on Sun, 2020-07-26 17:08

The Bruckner is listed on Naxos Direct with a note saying, "Few in stock". I wouldn't get my hopes up but if you're looking for a copy it's got to be worth a try. As others have said, it's a beautifully produced set and the circumstances of the recording give it a special significance. I haven't listed to mine yet; I'm saving it for the right occasion. https://naxosdirect.com/items/anton-bruckner-symphonie-nr.-543223

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Submitted by Yan.wolfson@gma... on Wed, 2020-07-29 15:04

Thank you for the tips and heads up. Pre ordered one successfully on Naxos Direct.

Jenn's picture
Submitted by Jenn on Tue, 2020-09-08 22:37

One of the very best, in my experience.

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