{"product_id":"georg-solti-venice-lp-record","title":"Georg Solti - Venice [LP Record]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Announcement - Pre-Order ONLY for Shipping in 2027. Dates of release to be confirmed. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e   - Availability: newly listed and available to add to basket and pre-order it\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVENICE - Solti, Covent Garden and a forthcoming vinyl release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome album covers invite you to explore the music behind them. Venice brings together Sir Georg Solti and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in a vibrant orchestral programme featuring music by Verdi, Rossini, Offenbach and Ponchielli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in 1959, the album emerged from the historic Decca–RCA recording collaboration. Recorded at London’s Kingsway Hall, it has long been admired for its spacious orchestral sound, clarity and dynamic range. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original recording credits name James Walker as producer and Kenneth Wilkinson as recording engineer—two important figures in the development of outstanding classical recordings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe musical programme\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Giuseppe Verdi: Preludes to Acts I and III of La traviata\u003cbr\u003e• Gioachino Rossini: Overtures to L’italiana in Algeri and Semiramide\u003cbr\u003e• Jacques Offenbach: Barcarolle from The Tales of Hoffmann\u003cbr\u003e• Amilcare Ponchielli: Dance of the Hours from La Gioconda\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, these selections offer a colourful tour through opera’s orchestral world, moving from Verdi’s lyrical drama and Rossini’s sparkling energy to Offenbach’s elegance and Ponchielli’s theatrical brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolti later served as music director of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, from 1961 to 1971, before leading the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1969 to 1991. This recording captures an earlier stage in the career of one of the twentieth century’s most celebrated conductors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe forthcoming AudioNautes vinyl presentation features 1-STEP branding and the statement “From Original Analog Master Tapes.” For collectors and listeners who value recording history, that analogue provenance is an important part of the album’s appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSir Georg Solti conducts the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in music by Verdi, Rossini, Offenbach and Ponchielli. From the introspective preludes of La traviata to the sparkling Dance of the Hours, this programme offers an inviting introduction to opera’s orchestral treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur featured AudioNautes artwork presents Venice with 1-STEP branding and the words “From Original Analog Master Tapes” - a fitting focus for a community passionate about recording heritage and beautifully presented physical music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the music. Explore its history. Enjoy the album.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVenice will open the series as a limited, numbered double LP, pressed on 180g black vinyl at 45 rpm using the 1-Step process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudioNautes is working towards availability for HIGH END Vienna 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE FORMATS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLP RECORDS - AAA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ten titles, each presented on 2 × 45 rpm, 180g black vinyl.\u003cbr\u003e• One additional box set, also produced at 45 rpm using the 1-Step process.\u003cbr\u003e• AudioNautes identifies these as the first 1-Step editions of the selected titles.\u003cbr\u003e• Collectors can request matching serial numbers across the ten albums, beginning at #020, with the additional box set optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbum: \u003cstrong\u003eGeorg Solti - Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden – Venice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLabel: AudioNautes Recordings - TBC\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Vinyl,  1-Step Vinyl, LP, Stereo, Import\u003cbr\u003eCountry: Italy\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 2027 - TBC\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Classical\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Romantic, Opera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusic Programme:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1    Verdi –    La Traviata\u003cbr\u003e2    Rossini –    L'italiana In Algeri\u003cbr\u003e3    Verdi –    La Traviata\u003cbr\u003e4    Offenbach –    The Tales Of Hoffmann\u003cbr\u003e5    Rossini –    Semiramide\u003cbr\u003e6    Ponchielli –    La Gioconda\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConductor – Georg Solti\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVenice, conducted by Sir Georg Solti with the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW Releases For 2027 - Georg Solti - Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden – Venice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Source: Original session tapes; AAA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioNautes Recordings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57436695560570,"sku":"AN-26XX-LP","price":119.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/6856\/0166\/files\/Cover-600x600_LP-Master.png?v=1792489420","url":"https:\/\/www.thesoundoftape.com\/uk\/products\/georg-solti-venice-lp-record","provider":"The Sound of Tape","version":"1.0","type":"link"}