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Towering interpretations

Georg Solti (Decca 478 8370; new transfers, available June: 485 3672/3)

Recorded between 1958 and ’65, this first studio recording of the remains a landmark. Taped in vivid sound a whole new audience and changed recording history. New high-definition transfers of the original master tapes are available as vinyl and CD box sets from the end of June.

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