Kyung Wha Chung’s debut record, the coupling of the Sibelius and Tchaikovsky violin concertos, has widely been regarded as a milestone album for over 50 years. It received a rapturous review upon its release from Gramophone’s chief critic at the time, Edward Greenfield, and was made the top recommendation on BBC Radio 3’s Building a Library programme.

The series is mastered by Rainer Maillard and cut by Sidney C. Meyer at the renowned Emil Berliner Studios utilising their 100% pure analogue techniques (AAA). Only analogue sources from the original stereo and quadrophonic master tapes are used, including recently discovered analogue masters of early digital recordings. 

Pressed in Germany at Schallplattenfabrik Pallas on 180g virgin vinyl, these limited-edition deluxe gatefold releases will feature: the original artwork and liner notes; archival photos and facsimiles of original recording session sheets. Each individual release includes bespoke notes by Dominic Fyfe, detailing the history of the recording, the technical background and the mastering process.

Tracklisting:

Side 1

1. Sibelius: I. Allegro moderato [Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47]
2. Sibelius: II. Adagio di molto [Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47]
3. Sibelius: III. Allegro, ma non tanto [Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47]
   
   

Side 2

1. Tchaikovsky: I. Allegro moderato [Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35]
2. Tchaikovsky: II. Canzonetta. Andante [Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35]
3. Tchaikovsky: III. Finale. Allegro vivacissimo [Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35]