Jacques Loussier Trio: Bolero

Jacques Loussier Trio: Bolero (UHD-CD)

The Jacques Loussier Trio has achieved fame far beyond France with its new interpretations of classical works. For many years, the album Best of Play Bach has been part of the standard equipment of hi-fi fans who allow themselves to think outside the box. This album is dedicated to Maurice Ravel's Bolero in a jazz version and Loussier's Nympheas composition. Musically, the Bolero is easy to recognise, but you have never heard it like this before.

Audiophiles will be delighted by the combination of Steinway, double bass and drums. But beware - the low frequencies are anything but discreet and mini monitors could quickly feel overwhelmed.

Titles on the UHDCD
Ravels Bolero
Nympheas von Jacques Loussier
I. Allegro
II. Andante
III. Vivace
IV. Largo
V. Presto
VI. Cantabile
VII. Prestissimo

Ultra-HD 32-Bit-Mastering & PureFlection - What is this?

This mastering format was developed by FIM and Five/Four Productions. Five/Four Productions is made up of the former Telarc production team who wanted to be able to master the best possible sound quality without regard to lower quality equipment. The Five/Four Productions team can look back on 16 Grammys and countless other awards.

It is re-digitised with 32 bit word length and sampling frequency adapted to the source material. Whenever possible, 192 KHz is used, but for some material, lower sampling rates are sonically advantageous. The Ultra-HD 32-bit productions can be played back on any CD player in excellent sound quality.

The term PureFlection refers to the new way of producing the glass master for the latest FIM productions. This is not done in the pressing plant as part of the normal production process, but by a specialist on a specially modified machine for cutting Blu-Ray glass masters. Before the CDs are produced, the quality of the glass master is checked and the new booklets contain the test protocol of this check. The result is significantly lower jitter values and also lower error values than with usual industrial productions and the resulting sound image has an organic feel in contrast to many modern productions.

We recommend the use of "L'Art du Son" CD/DVD conditioner for a further improvement in sound.