Listening to Beethoven cello & piano sonatas by Richter and Rostropovitch right now, 1963 recording:
- CD by Philips, purchased in 1988, played using iTunes
- remastering by Decca, in 1994, played using Qobuz player
(not to mention later Philips and Decca remasterings from 2012/2013)
The difference is striking. The Philips CD has a mellow, old fashion tune, a bit boring to be honest. In the Decca remastering, the players are in the room. What a beautiful cello sound !
- CD by Philips, purchased in 1988, played using iTunes
- remastering by Decca, in 1994, played using Qobuz player
(not to mention later Philips and Decca remasterings from 2012/2013)
The difference is striking. The Philips CD has a mellow, old fashion tune, a bit boring to be honest. In the Decca remastering, the players are in the room. What a beautiful cello sound !