All Digital Remasters
3 Stars
Posted
Saturday, May 22, 2021
by
Joseph Somsel
There was no warning that all five of these discs are digital remasters - none are directly from the master tapes. One of the discs is not even of the original issue but of a rehearsal. Nice enough packaging though and the performances are exceptional and justly renowned.
That said they are clear and detailed but lack the analogue warmth and body I hoped for and expected.
For sound quality, I might have been better off buying the Testament reissue of the Elgar or even a clean, used "dog in postage stamp" LP.
Overall, a disappointing purchase.