ITEM DESCRIPTION:

This beautiful and rare gatefold LP from Electrola (WALP 1060, German pressing, red/gold "Lang33Spiel" semi-circle label – ED1, mono, stitched seam sleeve) features Wilhelm Furtwangler and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra's resplendent account of Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major Op. 55 'Eroica', recorded in the fabled acoustics of the Musikvereinsaal on 26/27 November 1952 (producer: Lawrence Collingwood / engineer: Robert Beckett) – a stunning account of this work by any measure.

 

Wrote the late John Ardoin in his indispensible volume The Furtwängler Record:

 

"[T]he second EMI version is notable for the finale's great strength of purpose and the way its variations flow convincingly together. The marcia funebre, always the heart of a Furtwängler Eroica, is also uncommon in the binding character of its transitions and in the splendor of the arch that is raised. It is played on an immense scale, and there are moments towards its close where time seems suspended and the music moves almost in slow motion."

 

Incidentally, there are excellent liner notes (uncredited) on the reverse side of the jacket, printed in German only. The front cover photo of Furtwangler is similarly uncredited.

 

CONDITION:

The gradations of condition I use are as follows: MINT, Near-Mint, Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor.

 

The condition of the jacket is VERY GOOD+. There is minor edgewear, light creasing, and a few instances of discoloration, but that is all. There are no seamsplits, bends, or owners' markings, and the whole remains extremely solid, bright, and very striking in appearance – overall, a very handsome collector's copy.

 

The condition of the LP is VERY GOOD+. Although there is light surface noise throughout, in general the playback remains quite good. However, those wanting a flawless or near-MINT copy are kindly advised to look elsewhere. Overall, this rates as a very good collector's copy.

 

 

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