Recording of the Month

Schumann: Faschingsschwank aus Wien, Op.26
Liszt: Reminiscences de Norma (1841)
Ivan Davis, piano.
Audiofon 2004 (LP, subsequently released on CD as CD 72004) Julian Kreeger, prod., Peter McGrath, eng.

Beethoven: 33 Variations on a Waltz by Diabelli, Op.120. Piano Sonata No.31 in A-Flat, Op.110.
Leonard Shure, piano
Audiofon 2001 (LP, subsequently released on CD as CD 72001) Julian Kreeger, prod., Peter McGrath, eng.

Audiofon is an audiophile record company with a difference. Instead of going for good sound and hoping the performance is satisfactory, Audiofon goes for performing excellence (usually at live performances) and gives it the best recordings possible. The result to date has been several recordings which may prove to be definitive.

GRATEFUL DEAD: Two from the Vault

Grateful Dead Records GDCD40162 (2 CDs only). Dan Healy, prod.; Jeffrey Norman, Don Pearson, engs. ADD. TT: 109:12

GRATEFUL DEAD: Infrared Roses

Grateful Dead Records GDCD40142 (CD only). Bob Bralove, prod.; Jeffrey Norman, John Cutler, Dan Healy, Bob Bralove, engs. ADD. TT: 58:30

The Incredible String Band

Hannibal HNCD 4437 (CD only). TT: 45:15

The 5000 Spirits or The Layers of the Onion

Hannibal HNCD 4438 (CD only). TT: 50:06

The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter

Hannibal HNCD 4421 (CD only). TT: 50:12

Wee Tam & the Big Huge

Hannibal HNCD 4802 (2 CDs only). TT: 87:49

Changing Horses

Hannibal HNCD 4439 (CD only). TT: 50:24

I Looked Up

Hannibal HNCD 4440 (CD only). TT: 41:30

All above: Joe Boyd, prod.; John Wood, eng. AAD.