{"title":"Charles Munch Vinyl Records","description":"\u003cp\u003eCharles Munch was a French conductor and violinist, who was born in 1895 and passed away in 1968. He was well-known for his interpretations of the works of Berlioz, Debussy, Ravel and Franck. He was the principal conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1949-1962 and was awarded the Légion d'honneur in 1963.\r\n\r\nMunch is particularly renowned for his recordings of French orchestral works. His recordings of Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique, Debussy’s La Mer, Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé and Franck’s Symphony in D Minor are among his most acclaimed works. He also recorded other works such as the Brahms Requiem, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, and Mozart’s Requiem.\r\n\r\nAn interesting fact about Charles Munch is that he was an avid music collector, and his collection contained more than 10,000 items from all periods of music. He often used the collection to create unique and dynamic performances.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ludwig-van-beethoven-jascha-heifetz-charles-munch-boston-symphony-orchestra-violin-concerto-in-d-353580","title":"Ludwig van Beethoven, Jascha Heifetz, Charles Munch, Boston Symphony Orchestra – Violin Concerto (In D) (2xLP, 45rpm, RCA Living Stereo)","description":"\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips from: \u003c\/strong\u003e Melbourne\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelease details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTracklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Description tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Jascha Heifetz stepped into the studio with Charles Munch and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the result was nothing less than legendary. Beethoven's Violin Concerto, a work of noble lyricism and timeless beauty, found in Heifetz a soloist of supreme technical command and aristocratic poise. His playing radiates both precision and passion, every phrase polished to brilliance yet never losing its expressive depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Munch, the great French maestro, was a natural partner-bringing clarity, warmth, and a rhythmic lift that perfectly complements Heifetz's elegance. The Boston Symphony, in its Living Stereo prime, provides a luminous orchestral backdrop, captured with the spacious, natural sound that made RCA recordings of the era so prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this album especially notable is the sheer electricity of the collaboration: the world's most celebrated violinist at the height of his powers, paired with a conductor and orchestra who elevate the music to exhilarating heights. For classical music fans, it offers both an ideal introduction to Beethoven's concerto and a reference performance that seasoned collectors return to again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMastered by Bernie Grundman from the original 2-track master tape, cut     at 45 RPM and plated and pressed at Quality Record Pressings — makers   of   the world's finest-sounding vinyl LPs, — no other editions match   these   for the quietest 180-gram platters available.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eEach reissue in the RCA Living Stereo 45 RPM Series also includes a special 2-panel insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA Living Stereo classical LPs — the gold standard for top quality orchestral performance and sound!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the Analogue Productions RCA Living Stereo 45 RPM Series!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemastered from the original master tape and cut at 45 RPM by Bernie Grundman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 2-panel insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180-gram vinyl 45 RPM double LP pressed at Quality Record Pressings!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \n\n    \u003c!-- Genres --\u003e\n    \n      \u003cp\u003eGenre: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classical\"\u003eClassical\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\n    \n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Release tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ludwig-van-beethoven\"\u003eLudwig van Beethoven\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jascha-heifetz-vinyl-records\"\u003eJascha Heifetz\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/boston-symphony-orchestra\"\u003eBoston Symphony Orchestra\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/charles-munch-vinyl-records\"\u003eCharles Munch\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel: \u003c\/strong\u003e Analogue Productions, RCA Victor Red Seal\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n          \n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: \u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnits: \u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vinyl-records-store-australia\/country_us\"\u003eUS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classical\"\u003eClassical\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \n            \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classical\"\u003eClassical\u003c\/a\u003e, \n          \n            \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/concerto\"\u003eConcerto\u003c\/a\u003e, \n          \n            \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/romantic\"\u003eRomantic\u003c\/a\u003e\n          \n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Tracklist tab content --\u003e\n  \n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eViolin Concerto (In D)\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Analogue Productions, RCA Victor Red Seal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43593133064257,"sku":"8195294","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1474\/5258\/files\/c8b1dbdd50b2519abba754bde7a0f459.jpg?v=1771999508"},{"product_id":"charles-munch-daphnis-chloe-353931","title":"Charles Munch – Daphnis \u0026 Chloe (2xLP, 45rpm, RCA Living Stereo)","description":"\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips from: \u003c\/strong\u003e Melbourne\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelease details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTracklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Description tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Analogue Productions 45 RPM edition captures the key highlights of the ballet with remarkable clarity and expressiveness. ... Across the record, the strings shimmer with luminosity, woodwinds are transparent and well-delineated, and the bass foundation anchors the orchestra without overpowering the texture. The brass cut through cleanly when called upon, projecting power and bite without ever turning hard or strident, and they retain their distinct tonal character even in the most climactic passages. Triangle, celesta, and harp play important roles and are captured extremely well, adding color, shimmer, and delicacy in the quieter passages. Dynamics swell and ebb naturally, giving each highlighted section a strong sense of pacing and drama. The New England Conservatory Chorus is presented with precision, and the dense choral scoring remains intelligible even at full force. The top end is well controlled, never harsh nor overly bright, and the overall tonal balance is rich yet transparent, making the listening experience immersive and revealing of Ravel's intricate orchestration. If there is a single word to convey the character of the Analogue Productions 45 RPM edition, it is 'voluptuous.' It retains more than a hint of the typical Shaded Dog warmth and beauty, while illuminating Ravel's exquisite score with extraordinary detail, power, and tonal richness. ... The deluxe, heavy-duty gatefold jacket with anti-scuff matte finish is visually striking and robust, with extra photographs and artwork in the interior. Pressed by Quality Record Pressings, the vinyl is substantial and stable. Surface noise is minimal, and the mastering fully exploits the resolution advantages of the 45 RPM format. ... The beautiful jacket, concise two-record format, and significant improvements in mastering give this record new life. It will appeal to collectors and enthusiasts interested in both the art of recording and the history of RCA Living Stereo.\" — Scott Wilson, \u003cem\u003eAudiophilia\u003c\/em\u003e, Feb. 15, 2026. Read the entire review\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audiophilia.com\/reviews\/2026\/2\/15\/maurice-ravel-daphnis-et-chlocharles-munch-conducting-the-boston-symphony-orchestra-with-the-new-england-conservatory-chorus-analogue-productions-rca-living-stereo-45-rpm-series-2026\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBy far, this is Ravel's richest and most sumptuously colorful work. Charles  Munch, throughout his conducting career, gave sympathetic attention to  the music of Ravel, and, by performing the entire ballet score in its  entirety, restored \u003cem\u003eDaphnis and Chloe\u003c\/em\u003e to a single rounded work,  drawn together not only thematically, but by its characteristic mood and  color. Recorded Jan. 23-24, 1955 at Symphony Hall. Originally released  in 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMastered from the original 2-track master tapes and cut at 45 RPM by by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound, and plated and pressed at Quality Record Pressings — makers of the world's finest-sounding vinyl LPs, — no other editions match these for the quietest 180-gram platters available.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eEach reissue in the RCA Living Stereo 45 RPM Series also includes a special 2-panel insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\n    \u003c!-- Genres --\u003e\n    \n      \u003cp\u003eGenre: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classical\"\u003eClassical\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\n    \n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Release tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/charles-munch-vinyl-records\"\u003eCharles Munch\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel: \u003c\/strong\u003e Analogue Productions\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n          \n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: \u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnits: \u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vinyl-records-store-australia\/country_us\"\u003eUS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classical\"\u003eClassical\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Tracklist tab content --\u003e\n  \n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Charles+Munch+Ballet+in+One+Act,+Part+1\"\u003eBallet In One Act, Part 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Charles+Munch+Ballet+in+One+Act,+Part+2\"\u003eBallet In One Act, Part 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eC1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Charles+Munch+Ballet+in+One+Act,+Part+3\"\u003eBallet In One Act, Part 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eD1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Charles+Munch+Ballet+in+One+Act,+Conclude\"\u003eBallet In One Act, Conclude\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Analogue Productions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43602460934209,"sku":"4214548","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1474\/5258\/files\/1b7a29b510408c60d02f91c777b7bf03.jpg?v=1772000416"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.dutchvinyl.com.au\/collections\/charles-munch-vinyl-records.oembed","provider":"Dutch Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}