Greatest Classical Composers in Exciting Sound Quality played by the Best Artists
The Best of TACET Vol. 2: Works by Strauss, van Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, Saint-Saëns, Dvorák, Chopin, Massenet, Handel, Albeniz - various ensembles and artistsTACET, the audiophile label which has earned much acclaim for its excellent analogue recordings, offers with its second sampler a further attractive compilation from its wide-ranging catalogue.Whether the sparkling orchestral sound of a Johann Strauss, youthful choral music by Handel, or Albéniz performed by a small ensemble, this album gathers together works from several epochs and performed by highly estimated artists of the present day. And just as convincing as the choice of programme is how the TACET team reconciles the recording technologies of the past and present. Some of the productions have achieved an undreamt-of sound quality using solely analogue studio equipment,while others sparkle with the very latest surround technology in CD, SACD or DVD format. Music lovers will certainly appreciate all this: flawless sound, captured by the very best that technology has to offer. Sheer enjoyment is guaranteed! Further tidbits – either new appetizers or old favourites – can be found on the equally excellent and lovingly compiled TACET sampler Vol. 1. Recordings by Andreas Spreer