ITEM DESCRIPTION:

This handsome LP from His Master's Voice (ALP 1051, English pressing, red/gold "Large Dog" semi-circle label, mono) features Edwin Fischer and Wilhelm Furtwängler's legendary account of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major Op. 73 "Emperor", recorded with the Philharmonia Orchestra in February 1951 at EMI Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London. What a pity the two men were not able to undertake a complete cycle of the 5 Concerti. This is inspired music-making by any measure and one of the great "Emperor's" on record – leonine and deeply felt, the Philharmonia on top form.

 

Incidentally, there are very eloquent and informative liner notes on the reverse side of the jacket, in English only, by pianist Denis Matthews.

 

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 edgewear, bumping at corners, and mild discoloration, but that is all. There are no seamsplits, bends, owners' markings, or other defects and the album remains solid, bright, and highly attractive – overall, this rates as a very good collector's copy.

 

The condition of the LP itself is VERY GOOD. Though there is light surface noise throughout, in general the playback remains enjoyable. 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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PLEASE NOTE:

This set of 14 LPs, a mid-1950s Soviet pressing, is very heavy and when boxed for shipping this set will weigh in at close to 6 kg. Outside of Europe, it will cost approximately $100.00 to send by airmail. Please keep this mind when making a "best offer". Thank you.

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