We've just returned from this concert in The Hague:

Elgar, Enigma-variations Xian Zhang, conductor
Sergey Rachmaninov, Piano concert nr. 3 Nikolay Lugansky, piano, Xian Zhang, conductor.

Residentie Orkest The Hague Philharmonic

Mixed feelings and a helluva thoughts (Yeah, as always). OK, one by one…
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Korg Nanopad, using Toontrack Software Superior 2.0, and Ableton Live 8
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Steve Bailey plays Fender Steve Bailey Jazz Bass VI six string fretless bass guitars.
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Just found a 2:42 video excerpt from the 33min gem (see audio only version below).

Gregg Allman – vocal and organ
Duane Allman (Yes! with Duane!) – slide guitar
Dicky Betts – lead guitar
Berry Oakley – bass
Jai Johanny Johanson – drums
Butch Trucks – drums
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2L (Lindberg Lyd Ltd) is about to hammer another nail into the CD's coffin. You can buy and download albums (not many at that time)  in DSD64, FLAC 24/96 and FLAC 24/96 multichannel formats  from their website. Or test taste the HiRez for free here.

The picture shows sono- and spectrogram of W.A.Mozart: Violin concerto in D major (KV 218) – Allegro
Marianne Thorsen / TrondheimSolistene / Øyvind Gimse (Stereo WAV 24bit/96kHz). And it sounds accordingly ;-)

What a difference from the crap like this recording!

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