Quartet Records, in collaboration with Fifth Continent Music Classics, presents a remastered reissue of the acclaimed 1991 recording of Bernard Herrmann's classic score for Orson Welles' CITIZEN KANE (1941), performed by the Australian Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Tony Bremner.
Considered one of the best films in the history of cinema, if not the best, this immortal classic was the first film directed by Orson Welles, when he was only 26 years old, and it was also the first film score by Bernard Herrmann, who was 29 at the time. His unique sound and his understanding of the art of music in film immediately made him the "new kid on the block," and his influence continues to this day.
The score for CITIZEN KANE was never released, except for a terrific suite conducted by Charles Gerhardt in the 1970s for an album devoted to Herrmann, and another, very different suite, arranged and recorded by the composer himself for his series of albums with Decca.
In 1991, producer John Lasher undertook a re-recording of the original score of the film, working directly from the original manuscripts. Although it is not the complete score (another later recording, also excellent, conducted by Joel McNeely and produced by Robert Townson for Varese Sarabande, was more complete), it was celebrated for its fidelity, sound quality and rendition. It is an honor to bring it back to the market.
The album has been remixed and remastered by Chris Malone on Super Audio CD at 32-bit/96 kHz from high-resolution sources transferred in two-channel stereo. This hybrid SA-CD can of course be played on any standard CD player, although those with an SACD system will be able to enjoy it in DSD.
The lavish, 24-page booklet features an exclusive essay by Herrmann's official biographer, Steven C. Smith, uncovering new aspects of the relationship between the composer and Orson Welles. Limited edition: 1000 units
オーソン・ウェルズ監督『市民ケーン』（1941年）のためにバーナード・ハーマンが作曲した不朽の名作スコアの、1991年録音による高評価を得た音源をリマスターして再発売！
トラックリストオーストラリア・フィルハーモニー管弦楽団がトニー・ブレムナー指揮のもとで演奏した本盤は、映画史に残る最高傑作の一つ、いや最高傑作そのものと評されるこの不朽の名作は、当時わずか26歳だったオーソン・ウェルズの初監督作品であり、当時29歳だったバーナード・ハーマンの初映画音楽作品でもあった。彼の独特の音響表現と映画音楽芸術への理解は、即座に彼を「新鋭」の地位に押し上げ、その影響力は今日まで続いている。
『市民ケーン』のスコアは、1970年代にチャールズ・ゲルハルトが指揮したハーマン作品集アルバムのための素晴らしい組曲と、作曲家自身がデッカとのアルバムシリーズ用に編曲・録音した全く異なる組曲を除き、これまでリリースされたことがなかった。
1991年、プロデューサーのジョン・ラッシャーは映画のオリジナルスコアを、原譜から直接作業して再録音するプロジェクトに着手した。完全版ではないものの（後にジョエル・マクニーリー指揮、ロバート・タウンソンプロデュースによるVarese Sarabande盤も優れた完全版として存在する）、その忠実さ、音質、演奏は高く評価された。この作品を市場に再びお届けできることを光栄に思う。
本アルバムは、高解像度音源を2チャンネル・ステレオで転送し、クリス・マローンによる32ビット/96kHzのスーパーオーディオCD用リミックス・リマスターを施しています。このハイブリッドSA-CDは、もちろん標準的なCDプレーヤーでも再生可能ですが、SACDシステムをお持ちの方はDSDで楽しむことができます。
豪華な24ページのブックレットには、ハーマンの公式伝記作家スティーブン・C・スミスによる独占エッセイを収録。作曲家とオーソン・ウェルズの関係性における新たな側面を明らかにしている。
限定1000枚。
Quartet Records, in collaboration with Fifth Continent Music Classics, presents a remastered reissue of the acclaimed 1991 recording of Bernard Herrmann's classic score for Orson Welles' CITIZEN KANE (1941), performed by the Australian Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Tony Bremner.
Considered one of the best films in the history of cinema, if not the best, this immortal classic was the first film directed by Orson Welles, when he was only 26 years old, and it was also the first film score by Bernard Herrmann, who was 29 at the time. His unique sound and his understanding of the art of music in film immediately made him the "new kid on the block," and his influence continues to this day.
The score for CITIZEN KANE was never released, except for a terrific suite conducted by Charles Gerhardt in the 1970s for an album devoted to Herrmann, and another, very different suite, arranged and recorded by the composer himself for his series of albums with Decca.
In 1991, producer John Lasher undertook a re-recording of the original score of the film, working directly from the original manuscripts. Although it is not the complete score (another later recording, also excellent, conducted by Joel McNeely and produced by Robert Townson for Varese Sarabande, was more complete), it was celebrated for its fidelity, sound quality and rendition. It is an honor to bring it back to the market.
The album has been remixed and remastered by Chris Malone on Super Audio CD at 32-bit/96 kHz from high-resolution sources transferred in two-channel stereo. This hybrid SA-CD can of course be played on any standard CD player, although those with an SACD system will be able to enjoy it in DSD.
The lavish, 24-page booklet features an exclusive essay by Herrmann's official biographer, Steven C. Smith, uncovering new aspects of the relationship between the composer and Orson Welles.
Limited edition: 1000 units
Total Disc Time: 43:31