As we approach the conclusion of Pristine’s 2024 releases, we are delighted to introduce a remarkable new series featuring Artur Rodziński and the NBC Symphony Orchestra in their early broadcasts from 1938. These performances showcase the orchestra’s exceptional versatility, featuring works by ten composers including Beethoven, Barber, Prokofiev, Shostakovich, and Wagner. Among these treasures is the historic broadcast première of Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony, the first performance outside the Soviet Union, captured amidst fascinating challenges and intrigue surrounding its abridged score.

Despite the archival recordings showing some signs of age, the energy and precision of the orchestra shine through. Rodziński’s leadership and growing admiration for Shostakovich’s work are palpable, offering a glimpse into the dynamic artistry of this era. This release is a testament to the enduring legacy of the NBC Symphony Orchestra and a thrilling addition to our collection.

We also celebrate Beethoven's 254th birthday with a 10% discount on each of the 266 Pristine albums which feature his music!

Schoenberg, one of music’s most revolutionary and polarising figures, takes centre stage in this week’s release as we again mark his 150th birthday. This album highlights three of Robert Craft’s early Schoenberg recordings: Variations for Orchestra (1957), performed with the Columbia Symphony Orchestra in Hollywood, the Violin Concerto (1962), featuring soloist Israel Baker, and Verklärte Nacht (1962), both with the CBC Symphony recorded in Toronto. Each piece is presented in pristine stereo sound, and required only subtle XR remastering to shine.

These performances capture the depth, intensity, and nuance of Schoenberg’s compositions, offering a compelling glimpse into his avant-garde legacy. You can sample the Violin Concerto's finale on our website or YouTube—it’s an ideal introduction to a composer whose work still challenges and fascinates audiences today.

We also celebrate the 159th birthday this week of Sibelius, with a 10% discount on all our recordings of his music.

The Met's 1962 Turandot revival struck box office gold. Starring Birgit Nilsson and Franco Corelli, with Kurt Adler conducting, it was a runaway success. Relive those superlative performances in this week's Ambient Stereo XR remastered live broadcast performance as we mark Puccini's 100th anniversary.

We also mark Furtwängler's 70th anniversary this week, with a full 20% automatic discount on all 51 Pristine offerings of his unbeatable performances at the podium.

And we join in the global Black Friday madness with a full €100 discount on all our USB Digital Music Collections. Dubbed "one of the record bargains of the century" at full price by Gramophone magazine, this discount will be applied automatically on orders placed from now until December 6.