Audiophile Masters Volume VIII

This reference-worthy album eases us into listening with Bubble by Miguel Espinoza Fusion. Each recording of Miguel on this album seamlessly brings forward the focal points of the songs and perfectly balances the interplay of instruments. The Octave Studios Steinway grand piano is showcased in two quickly moving and bass-focused pieces played by Dr. Jessica Nilles Kressin. The Magee String Quartet track is a standout as an example of perfect soundstaging, it shows the depth of the instruments, captures the room, while preserving the nuances and intimacy of each instrument. Kimberly Sparr, principal violist of the Colorado Music Festival Orchestra, gives us an emotional performance of precision on Tanz. The closely captured recording of this selection shows each and every detail of the viola strings. Alan Adair’s stellar performance of Il lacerato spirito brings the listener right into the studio with splendid realism.