Mozart By Candlelight – Chasing the Dragon – Reel To Reel 1/2 Track 7 1/2 ips

Rimma Sushanskaya conducts The Locrian Ensemble of London with Fiona Kelly on flute and Jean Kelly on harp.

St Martin In The Fields, because of its wonderful acoustics, has become an iconic concert hall and recording venue. It’s amazing to think that Mozart himself played in the church in the 1760s. If he was alive today I hope that he would enjoy our binaural recording.

This version of the Mozart performance by The Locrian Ensemble was recorded with a Neumann Binaural Head. Best experienced with headphones!

Features:

• 1st Generation Reel to Reel Tape made from the Original Master Tape
• Created from 30IPS 1/2″ Running Masters at Air Studios
• 7″ Spool, 1/2 Track, 7 1/2 IPS CCIR
• Original Master Tapes recorded at 30ips onto ½” Tape
• Copy Masters are made using 2 Studer A820 Master Recorders
• Machines are connected with Zensati Seraphim Interconnect Cable for highest transfer quality
• All tapes use CCIR/IEC Equalization
• Originally mastered at Air Studios London
• Created using ATR Magnetics Tape Stock
• Housed in Heavy Duty Professional boxes
• Transferred and monitored by Chasing The Dragon Producer Mike Valentine

“For many of our albums, I have been using 3 microphones used in a “Decca Tree” array to capture the main stereo image. Recently, I have been experimenting with a Neumann Binaural Head. Although normal stereo sounds great on headphones, I have found that when using the head, the effect can become almost three dimensional. I have therefore decided to create a series of albums for headphone listeners. This is our second release and I hope that you will be transported to St. Martins in the Fields in London, enjoying the fun of Mozart by Candlelight.”
– Mike Valentine, Chasing The Dragon

Tracklist

1. EINE KLEINE NACHTMUSIK – WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756-1791)
2. FLUTE & HARP CONCERTO – WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756-1791)
3. SYMPHONY NO. 29 IN A – WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756-1791)

This binaural album was recorded with specialist equipment to give you the feeling of really being there in the space with the musicians. This binaural album is incredibly accurate and is intended to be enjoyed on headphones, however, it still sounds fantastic when played back on loudspeakers.