℗ 2014 Reference Recordings
| Released | October 14, 2014 |
| Duration | 54m 52s |
| Record Label | Reference Recordings CD |
| Catalogue No. | RR-132SACD |
| Genre | Classical (Orchestral) |
Miraculous Metamorphoses: Hindemith: Symphonic Metamorphosis Themes by Carl Maria von Weber - Prokofiev: The Love for Three Oranges Suite - Bartók: The Miraculous Mandarin Suite
Kansas City Symphony, Michael Stern
Available in 176.4 kHz / 24-bit, 88.2 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC high resolution audio formats
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Symphonic Metamorphosis Themes by Carl Maria von Weber
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1.1
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I. Allegro
Paul Hindemith; Kansas City Symphony; Michael Stern |
4:13 | |||
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1.2
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II. Scherzo (Turandot). Moderato - Lebhaft
Paul Hindemith; Kansas City Symphony; Michael Stern |
7:45 | |||
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1.3
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III. Andantino
Paul Hindemith; Kansas City Symphony; Michael Stern |
4:15 | |||
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1.4
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IV. Marsch
Paul Hindemith; Kansas City Symphony; Michael Stern |
4:32 | |||
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The Love for Three Oranges Suite, Op. 33bis
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1.5
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I. The Clowns
Sergey Prokofiev; Kansas City Symphony; Michael Stern |
3:00 | |||
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1.6
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II. The Magician and the Witch play cards
Sergey Prokofiev; Kansas City Symphony; Michael Stern |
3:53 | |||
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1.7
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III. March
Sergey Prokofiev; Kansas City Symphony; Michael Stern |
1:43 | |||
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1.8
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IV. Scherzo
Sergey Prokofiev; Kansas City Symphony; Michael Stern |
1:25 | |||
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1.9
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V. The Prince and Princess
Sergey Prokofiev; Kansas City Symphony; Michael Stern |
4:15 | |||
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1.10
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VI. The Flight
Sergey Prokofiev; Kansas City Symphony; Michael Stern |
2:11 | |||
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1.11
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The Miraculous Mandarin Suite, Op. 19, BB 82
Béla Bartók; Kansas City Symphony; Michael Stern |
17:40 | |||
"... you'll hear these seminal pieces anew. The recording is that good."
- Audiophilia.com
"... these are works that provide conductor and musicians with a spectrum of atmospheres and colours into which they can sink their respective teeth. Stern and his orchestra do so to captivating effect ... turn the volume up to gain the full impact of this searing performance."
- Gramophone
"... the label triumphs again with a well-themed, superbly played and spectacularly recorded disc of masterpieces. What these forces may lack in star power, they more than make up for in all-out passion and commitment ... deserves a home in the library of anyone who loves 20th century music."
- Classical.Net
The Kansas City Symphony presents three classic modern masterpieces by Hindemith, Prokofiev and Bartók. Conductor Michael Stern's interpretations of these great works are captured here in brilliant sound by Grammy-winning engineer Keith O. Johnson, produced by four-time Grammy-winning classical producer David Frost.
176.4 kHz / 24-bit, 88.2 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Reference Recordings CD Studio Masters
| Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -4.31 -12.49 to 0.00 | -30.63 -38.72 to -25.12 | -26.55 -34.60 to -20.80 | 15 13 to 18 | |
| 1 | I. Allegro | -1.57 | -26.77 | -23.0 | 15 |
| 2 | II. Scherzo (Turandot). Moderato - Lebhaft | -6.20 | -30.37 | -26.4 | 15 |
| 3 | III. Andantino | -12.49 | -35.48 | -32.3 | 13 |
| 4 | IV. Marsch | -0.47 | -25.12 | -20.8 | 15 |
| 5 | I. The Clowns | -3.24 | -30.61 | -25.9 | 16 |
| 6 | II. The Magician and the Witch play cards | -1.42 | -27.05 | -23.7 | 16 |
| 7 | III. March | -1.42 | -27.81 | -24.2 | 14 |
| 8 | IV. Scherzo | -5.45 | -32.79 | -27.7 | 16 |
| 9 | V. The Prince and Princess | -12.37 | -38.72 | -34.6 | 14 |
| 10 | VI. The Flight | -2.79 | -30.89 | -27.2 | 17 |
| 11 | The Miraculous Mandarin Suite, Op. 19, BB 82 | 0.00 | -31.29 | -26.3 | 18 |