Pianist David Fung‘s album Evening Conversations was originally released in 2006 and is now available at NativeDSD in this Newly Remastered DSD 256 Edition.
The album features a solo recital of intimate works by composers ranging from Mozart to Tan Dun, including pieces like Mozart’s Fantasia in C minor, K. 475, Chopin’s Nocturne in C-sharp minor, and Rachmaninov’s Preludes. The album has been praised for its musicality and phrasing. The album includes 33 tracks, featuring a variety of compositions that showcase Fung’s versatility and talent as a pianist. It was recorded in Zipper Hall in Los Angeles and produced by Bob Attiyeh. Evening Conversations has been well-received, with performances described as full of colors and nuances, demonstrating Fung’s ability to tell an interesting and fascinating story through his music.
“It is a rare treat when a music writer and critic twists a producer’s arm to re-release an early album in a record label’s catalog. David Fung’s Evening Conversations put Yarlung Records on the audiophile map, and it was last released in 2012. Rush Paul, dear to all of us at NativeDSD, was the friendly arm-twister in our case, and encouraged us to release a fresh mastering of Evening Conversations in honor of Yarlung’s 20th Anniversary.
What a treat it was to revisit the original takes and bring them to life in DSD with equipment Yarlung didn’t have at the time of the original recording. Not only did we not have the fabulous Merging Technologies Hapi to record the actual DSD files then, but we have since refined and developed new equipment such as Arian Jansen’s SHI18 (in the analog domain) to refine the soundstage and make a good recording better. This is the first edition of David’s Evening Conversations transferred to 256fs DSD, and this is an edition I suspect will stand the test of time.“
– Bob Attiyeh, producer
This new DSD 256 transfer is a magical listening experience. If you’ve only heard the CD release, you have not heard these performances. These are the master tapes heard in as pure a sound as we can ever expect—no post processing, no compression, no messing about with frequency balance.
As Dr. David Robinson (founder of Positive Feedback) and I have said before, the sound of a Pure DSD256 transfer (made with good equipment as used here) is indistinguishable to our ears from the analog tape source. DSD 256 sound quality is simply that good…
This new release earns my highest and most enthusiastic recommendation. If you have any affinity for classical piano, this recording should be at the top of your “to purchase next” list of recordings. Many thanks to Bob Attiyeh for giving us this excellent release to enjoy.
– Rushton Paul, writing for Positive Feedback (read full review here)
My reviewing process has produced an overall favorite, and that is David Fung. Consistently good from start to finish, his playing impressed me for its phrasing and musicality….
– James Harrington, American Record Guide
David Fung, Pianist
Tracklist
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Additional information
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| SKU | YAR50580320DSD |
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| Producer, Recording Engineer | Bob Attiyeh |
| Recording Location | Zipper Hall at The Colburn School, Los Angeles |
| DSD Mastering | Tom Caulfield |
| Release Date | April 18, 2025 |
Press reviews
Kreis Cochem-Zell
He did not only dazzle the crowd with his virtuosity … but did not fail to move the audience with his excitement, and lyrical warmth.
Los Angeles Times
David Fung is exceptionally good. After having heard Martha Argerich perform the Ravel Concerto with the [Los Angeles Philharmonic] last month, I was sure Fung would appear lackluster [in comparison] to our beloved Martha. Instead, his performance outshone hers in rhythmic excitement, orchestral ensemble… and in the nuancing of the solo passages throughout. I must add, however, that Martha had the same youthful exuberance as the 25 year-old [David Fung.] There are few young pianists that have the unassuming charisma, charm and natural talent of Fung, and he will certainly be welcomed back by his audience in Los Angeles.
Positive Feedback
David Fung is extraordinary—his playing soars on wings of the greatest delicacy, nuance, insight, and emotion. He combines a refined elegance with intensely poetic and expressive nuance. The clarity with which he navigates passages is breathtakingly liberating. Listening after all these years, I am once again awestruck by the musicianship, the intelligence, the technical excellence of these performances. (…) This new release earns my highest and most enthusiastic recommendation. If you have any affinity for classical piano, this recording should be at the top of your “to purchase next” list of recordings. Many thanks to Bob Attiyeh for giving us this excellent release to enjoy.
American Record Guide
My reviewing process has produced an overall favorite, and that is David Fung. Consistently good from start to finish, his playing impressed me for its phrasing and musicality…. It is clear that Fung’s heart and soul belong in the romantic era. The variety of his touch and articulation is well displayed in this music…. I shall return to this recording many many times and will watch for future releases from this talented artist.
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