But she is also right in that, because my collecting core is of 50s vinyl, I find the sound of late Mono/early Stereo recordings the softest and fullest - and the conductors and singers who were active then superior by orders of magnitude to what followed. One last thing that might be of interest...
I've found, with some orchestral pieces, that the more pop recordings, which would ordinarily be low on a purist's list, like "Kostelanetz & His Orchestra", "Boston Strings", "Hollywood Bowl" etc. have arrangements/tempi that are more accessible and a middle-of-the-road aesthetic richness to them. x
Something by you — pod type thing, article/blog, occasional bluesky thread, whatever — on your favourite recordings (and comparing recordings) would be fascinating, if you ever had the time and inclination.
Thank you for taking the time to elaborate! And it is interesting to have a bit more insight into the aesthetic aspects of the decision making process.
I will make sure to flag all of this to @stridelatrampa.bsky.social for her consideration.
What a fabulous handle!
I thought you might like it! 😉
I love that era sonically too. I am often amazed just how much they managed to get onto the tape in those days.