LarryS
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I have one copy (I know, neophyte
) of Mahler's #2 on EMI with Klemperer conducting the Philharmonia, and something drives me to distraction every time I listen to it.
In contravention to what I usually hear, the first violins appear to be seated on the right side of the orchestra (right headphone channel), and the bass strings on the left side of the orchestra.
Is there something unique to the Philharmonia seating arrangement, or did I happen to get a CD with the left & right channels reversed?
It just sounds so unusual to hear the strings with this seating, and it sometimes makes it difficult for me to relax and enjoy the music.
Can anyone shed any light on this?
Thanks!
In contravention to what I usually hear, the first violins appear to be seated on the right side of the orchestra (right headphone channel), and the bass strings on the left side of the orchestra.
Is there something unique to the Philharmonia seating arrangement, or did I happen to get a CD with the left & right channels reversed?
It just sounds so unusual to hear the strings with this seating, and it sometimes makes it difficult for me to relax and enjoy the music.
Can anyone shed any light on this?
Thanks!