Back catalogue: Classical

Review: Deutsche Grammophon's celebration of its 125th birthday takes audiophiles on a sonic journey with the release of The Original Source series. Rafael Kubelik's interpretation of Bela Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra, recorded with the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1973, stands out as a timeless gem. Remastered at Emil Berliner Studios in 100% analog quality, the result is astounding. The audiophile vinyl edition, pressed on 180g records and housed in deluxe gatefold packaging, offers an unparalleled listening experience. With enhanced clarity, subtleties, and frequency response, Kubelik's relaxed yet precise rendition shines anew. Background noise, distortion and compression are minimised, allowing Bartok's vibrant orchestrations to captivate with newfound brilliance. Accompanied by original covers, lyrics, and additional archival materials, each numbered copy becomes a cherished collector's item. The meticulous attention to detail, coupled with the technical prowess behind the remastering process, ensures that listeners can relish in the full glory of Kubelik's enduring interpretation for years to come.

Review: Claudio Abbado and the Vienna Philharmonic's inaugural joint recording of Brahms's Symphony No. 1 in 1972 holds a significant place in both their discographies for its exceptional interpretation and sound quality. To commemorate Deutsche Grammophon's 125th anniversary, they launched The Original Source vinyl series, presenting legendary 1970s recordings in unprecedented sonic clarity. Remastered at the renowned Emil Berliner Studios from original four-track tapes using cutting-edge analogue technologies, these limited and numbered 180g vinyl editions boast enhanced clarity, subtleties, and frequency response. Each deluxe gatefold edition includes original covers, lyrics, additional photos, recording logs and technical insights.

Review: Released in the same breath as a fresh rendition of Holst's Planets suite, Deutsche Grammophon turn their attentions to the timeless efforts of German-American composer and conductor William Steinberg. After founding Command Classics, producer and record executive Enoch Light signed Steinberg as a conductor for the label. Working with engineer Bob Fine, Steinberg went on to record some remarkable albums on 35mm - a technique that offered a distinct improvement in sound over Steinberg's previous recordings. This new edition of his Boston Symphony Orchestra capturings is set to be released in multiple formats, of which this 3xLP is just a taster (albeit the best choice for audiophiles). Get a taste of Steinberg's style by listening to 'Schubert: Symphony No. 3: II Allegretto'.