Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 Hi-Q Records XRCD24
Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker Hi-Q Records XRCD24
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 & Leshnoff – Reference Recordings HDCD
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 & Leshnoff: Double Concerto for Clarinet and Bassoon Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Manfred Honeck, Music Director
Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Score Again!
Reference Recordings® proudly presents Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 in an exquisite interpretation from Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. It is coupled with a World Premiere recording of leading American composer Jonathan Leshnoff’s Double Concerto for Clarinet and Bassoon, featuring the extraordinary talents of the Pittsburgh Symphony’s own Principal Clarinet Michael Rusinek and Principal Bassoon Nancy Goeres. This hybrid SACD release was recorded in beautiful and historic Heinz Hall, home of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, in superb audiophile sound.
Teddy Edwards and Howard McGhee – Together Again!!!! – Contemporary Records (Acoustic Sounds Series) 180g Vinyl
Another Howard McGhee cut, Together Again!!!! (recorded just before Maggie’s Back in Town!!), is a collaboration between McGhee and his old friend, saxophonist Teddy Edwards. Also featuring Phineas Newborn, Jr on piano, the sultry, otherworldly “Misty” is a spectacular entwining of each musician’s superpowers and the golden mean of musicianship led the Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings to declare that Together Again!!!! is “one of the best mainstream albums of its day.”
This new edition, released as part of the Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds Series, features (AAA) lacquers cut from the original master tapes by Bernie Grundman and is pressed on 180-gram vinyl at QRP, and presented in a Stoughton Printing tip-on jacket.
The B-52’s – The B-52’s Vinyl LP
Surf, Synth & Subversion — The Album That Made Alternative Pop Weird, Loud and Fun
The self-titled debut from The B-52's remains one of the most original albums ever pressed to vinyl. Fusing surf guitar, new wave electronics and art-rock eccentricity, it introduced a sound unlike anything else at the time. Tracks like Rock Lobster and Planet Claire burst with colour, rhythm and personality. On vinyl, the album’s punchy basslines, Farfisa organ and layered vocals feel more immediate and physical. A joyful, genre-defying classic that still sounds thrillingly fresh.
The Band – Cahoots – 50th Anniversary Vinyl LP
The Band – Cahoots (50th Anniversary Edition) – Restored Roots-Rock Classic on Vinyl LP
A warm and engaging 50th Anniversary edition of The Band’s 1971 album. The remastered mix highlights the group’s harmonies and roots-rock textures with clean analogue depth. Key tracks such as “Life Is a Carnival” and “When I Paint My Masterpiece” shine with renewed presence. The vinyl pressing delivers smooth dynamics and strong musical detail. A fine addition for fans of The Band and classic Americana.
The Beach Boys – Pet Sounds – 50th Anniversary Stereo Edition Vinyl LP
Pop Perfection, Studio Genius — Reimagined in Wide, Revealing Stereo
Pet Sounds stands as a landmark in modern music, and this 50th Anniversary Stereo Edition presents it with fresh space and clarity on vinyl. Crafted by The Beach Boys at the height of their studio innovation, the album blends lush orchestration with deeply personal songwriting. The stereo mix opens up Brian Wilson’s intricate arrangements, revealing new depth and separation. Strings, vocals and unconventional instrumentation feel more expansive and immersive. A definitive anniversary pressing of one of the greatest albums ever recorded.
