Mit Gewitter und Sturm • Ernst Häfliger (EMG Mark Xb Oversize Gramophone)

Swiss tenor Ernst Häfliger sings "Mit Gewitter und Sturm" (the steerman's aria from act I of "Der fliegende Holländer" by Richard Wagner) on Deutsche Grammophon record 36078-A, played on an EMG Mark Xb Oversize gramophone with a Meltrope III soundbox and a Burmese Colour Needle. Recorded October 24, 1952 in Berlin.
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[@1mctous]

The variable groove pitch maintains excellent sound on this 4 1/2 minute, 10 inch 78 side. Haefliger's voice was well suited to this aria and he got excellent support from Fricsay and the RIAS orchestra.

[@grahamrankin]

Magnificent reproduction quality from this finest of DGG shellac---whay joy---what manufacturing prowess ! A certain resonance/reverb from the recording hall ? Fine tenor and good listening. Very many thanks.

[@BassetHoundTrio]

It was recorded at Jesus-Christus-Kirche, Berlin which certainly was revereberent!

[@grahamrankin]

@@BassetHoundTrio Indeed ! Many thanks.

[@bigcheeses]

superb reproduction! What microphone is capturing this?

[@BassetHoundTrio]

I use a Zoom H1N recorder as the mics - plugged into my camera.