Same limited-edition, numbered box set approach as the Decca Sound LP set

Every 180-gram LP is expertly remastered at the Emil Berliner Studios

Features an LP format 12-inch square booklet

Long hailed as an audiophile's label, Mercury represents an important milestone in the history of classical recordings

As The New York Times described, "One feels oneself in the living presence of the orchestra"

Inspired by the success of the limited edition Decca Sound LP Set, Decca is creating a six-LP Mercury Living Presence numbered limited edition featuring such celebrated artists as Antal Dorati, Rafael Kubelik, Gina Bachauer, Byron Janis, Janos Starker, and Henryk Szeryng

Mercury Living Presence is special in many ways - an American company, from the heyday of classical recording in the U.S., that reproduced some of the most sonically realistic recordings at the dawn of the stereo era. Precious few stereo LPs were pressed when these recordings were issued, and they became some of the rarest, most collectible classical discs ever. Mercury Living Presence continues to enjoy a special reputation as one of the most enterprising, prestigious and sonically-spectacular labels in the history of classical recording.

Some of these recordings have been available on CD and on SACD. However, many are now deleted and only available second-hand or through auction sellers at pemium prices. Mercury Living Presence continues to enjoy a special reputation as one of the most enterprising, prestigous and sonically-spectacular labels in the history of classical recording.

LP1 – Tchaikovsky 1812, Capriccio Italien / Antal Dorati
LP2 – Balalaika Favourites / Osipov State Russian Folk Orchestra
LP3 – Hi Fi a la Espanola / Frederick Fennell
LP4 – Dvorak: Cello Concerto / Janos Starker
LP5 – Brahms: Violin Concerto / Henryk Szeryng
LP6 – Rachmaninov: 2nd Piano Concerto / Byron Janis

Track Listing
Ouverture solennelle "1812," Op.49 [with cannon (courtesy US Military Academy West Point) and bells (L. Spelman Rockefeller Carillon/Riverside Church)]
Commentary to the "1812 Overture"/Sound effects/Bells
Capriccio italien, Op.45
Fantasy on Two Folk Songs
At Sunrise
The Linden Tree
Kamarinskaya
Fantasy on Volga Melodies
In the Moonlight
Midnight in Moscow
Under the Apple Tree
Dance of the Comedians
The Living Room
Evening Bells
My Dear Old Friend, Please Visit Me
Waltz of the faun
The Flight of the Bumble-Bee
Brazilian Sleigh Bells
Andalucía
Malagueña
Intermezzo
Jamaican Rumba
Batuque
Amparito Roca
Ritual Fire Dance
The Bullfighter's Prayer, Op.34 (La oración del torero) - Version for String Orchestra
Brazilian Dance
Allegro
Adagio ma non troppo
Finale (Allegro moderato)
Kol Nidrei, Op.47 - Adagio on Hebrew Melodies for Cello and Orchestra
Allegro non troppo
Adagio
Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace - Poco più presto
Moderato
Adagio sostenuto
Allegro scherzando
Prelude in E flat, Op.23, No.6
Prélude in C sharp minor, Op.3, No.2