CHESKY CR 42 STRAVINSKY PETROUCHKA OSCAR DANON SALVATORE DIVINITY LP AUDIOPHILE

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1. You are looking at an authentic and highly desirable vinyl Lp record album on quality vinyl at 33 1/3 rpm and is not to be missed! Here we have an outstanding and highly collectible record.
2. This is Chesky Records superb pressing of Stravinsky's Petrushka.  This is a rare and hard to find record, especially in this lovely excellent condition.  Arthur Salvatore has sung the praises of this enigmatic record. Here is what he has to say about this record from High-EndAudio:
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   "********************SPECIAL AWARD********************

   ***********FINEST FULL ORCHESTRAL LP***********

   STRAVINSKY-PETROUCHKA-DANON-CHESKY CR42

   Of all the many thousands of orchestral records I have auditioned in the last 30 plus years, on hundreds of different systems, this LP has the closest, overall sound to "a live performance" that I have ever experienced. It does have a number of close rivals, but none of them can equal its important, numerous and cumulative strengths, and/or has as few sonic weaknesses.

   This masterpiece of audio engineering was originaly recorded by Decca's ace recording team, led by the late Kenneth Wilkinson. The recording was made in London, England in 1962. The mastering engineer of this reissue, for Chesky, was John Koopman.

   The Achievement

   It would be difficult to name this record's single greatest sonic attribute, but it is probably its unequalled purity, immediacy and transparency. In short: It is simply more "alive" than any other orchestral record.

   The dynamic qualities are also at the highest level, with its dynamic shifts equaling, if not surpassing, any other LP I have yet heard. It doesn't have quite the dynamic "range" or "explosive" character of the two other Stravinsky records, both of which have already received "awards", but that is because this particular Stravinsky composition does not have the musical passages that allow such dynamic extremes to occur. It is also unperturbed at any volume level; always retaining its unique qualities.

   Another easily noticeable strength, once again unprecedented, is its phenomenal reproduction of musical details; both inner and outer, and at both very soft and loud volume levels. This enables the unique characteristics of instruments to be heard in a manner never before experienced. For many listeners, this quality, by itself, will be an audiophile/musical revelation.

   It also has a superb sense of space, and a large and focused image, but these qualities are matched by a number of other records, and they are not particularly noteworthy in themselves.

   A Problem?

   This record has one potential "problem area": It is recorded in a slightly "upfront" manner. This characteristic enhances its sense of "immediacy", but there is a sonic "price": The extra "richness and body" that come with a more "laid-back" recording are relatively absent. However, it is still very natural (and extremely neutral) for what it is; an upfront recording. This means that this record will not equally satisfy all listeners' tastes, if such an achievement is even possible.

   The other sonic implication, also related to its forward recording perspective, is that this LP may have a little "edge" on some systems, namely those systems that have tonal balance tendencies in that direction. If this occurs, I can assure the listener that it is system related. I know, because I experienced this myself over an extended period of time, not only with my own, but with other peoples' systems. Keep in mind: This record has no "fat", or any other "forgiving" attribute, which can aid a system to sound "good".

   This LP will simply reflect and expose the basic nature, strengths and limitations of the audio system it is played on; for better or worse.

   Caveat- Some (or even all) of the pressings of this record are "out of phase" compared to most classical records; Decca/London, EMI, Philips etc. So the listener may have to reverse the system's phase to hear this LP at its very best.

   This LP and "The Press"

   This record has never received a "rave review", let alone been "highly recommended", by anyone within the entire audiophile press. This isn't simply due to an innocent oversight or common incompetence, which has been the rule within that community for years. (Even Chesky themselves don't know how good this record is. They were actually surprised when an audiophile friend of mine told them that their Petrouchka was the best record he had ever heard.)

   Readers should never forget that most of the "record reviewers" in the mainstream audio press are also "record collectors", and (moonlighting) used record dealers, both of whom couldn't care less about this record. Why?

   It was a "reissue"!

   Without either the "prestige" of ownership (read "rarity"), and/or the potential profit, neither group will have any serious interest in such a record. (Note- Record "collectors" feel the same way about "reissues" as the Taliban feel about women in bikinis.) This is a very fortunate turn of events, because this LP would now be an extremely expensive "collector's item" otherwise.

   CONCLUSION

   This record must totally "blow you away", particularly Side Two. If it doesn't, there is a serious problem with your audio system.

   This record is the ultimate test of any serious audio system's full capabilities; from its tonal balance and sense of immediacy and transparency, to its dynamic proficiency, to its retrieval of tiny, fine and subtle details. This only makes sense, because, besides the obvious, pure musical and visceral enjoyment inherent in its playback, that is what the definition, and purpose, of "the finest orchestral record" should be: "THE ULTIMATE TEST".

   Closure- Some readers, with really good memories, will remember my earlier promise that Chesky would get their "revenge" for the "defeat" of their Pictures at an Exhibition LP by its Mobile Fidelity rival. Well, this is it. This is the LP that took the "title" of "the finest orchestral record" from the Mobile Fidelity/Muti/Pictures. It has held it ever since, and it will take a "real killer" to replace it."

4. Please do not miss out on this great record. Record appears to be in excellent minus condition visually graded.  Will play grade upon request.  Still in its original shrink wrap.  One of the greatest sounding classical records we know of. 
   
5. It gives us great pleasure to be able to present great and rare records like this one for your record collection.  Great and rare records like this one don't come around often, and when they do they get snatched up quickly.
   

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