Byron Janis Rachmaninoff Piano Con. No 2 Dorati Mercury Rosette THE BEST ONE
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From the greatest era of Mercury Living Presence Stereo recording, production, and pressing (1960), here on offer the thunderous, rhapsodic, and magisterial young keyboard virtuoso Byron Janis in performance of the superb Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No 2, C-Minor, Op. 18. Janis' audacious dash and fire are here matched perfectly by the masterly Antal Dorati leading an inspired accompaniment by his beloved Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. Many music critics regard this recording as the definitive account of this awesome concerto on vinyl--or on any other medium! Penguin Guide still awards 3 Stars and the Coveted Rosette, asserting "Byron Janis' very finest record. Janis has full measure of this music: his shapely, lyrical phrasing and natural response to the ebb and flow of the melodic lines is a constant source of pleasure. In the final there is all the sparkling bravura one could ask for..." Absolutely Correct, Perfectly True, and Precisely Accurate! And all this sonic wonder provided here via a rare First Edition disk of exceptional quality and with First Pressings from the Stereo Masters. Original Mercury Living Presence Stereo Disk, U.S. Pressings, Serial No. Stereo SR90260. Heavy-gauge Mercury Vinyl of the era. Disk Deadwax Machine-Stamped FR 3 A1 I (Side 1) and FR 3 A2 I (Side 2). Both Sides Hand-Engraved P 17. Thus First Mercury Stereo Edition and First Pressings via RCA's Indianapolis Plant (I) for this highly coveted and critically acclaimed record. Disk is in remarkably fine condition for its age. Close visual inspection under bright light shows retention of high-gloss vinyl sheen on both sides. Both disk faces appear flawless, no hairlines, sleeve scuffs, or other marks at all. Play grading shows super-bright and clear Mercury Living Presence Stereo sound shining through. Great orchestral ambiance. Solo piano exceptionally well-miked and projects beautifully throughout all performances. Very quiet disk surfaces both sides. Exceptional sonics here and an audiophile-grade recording at its time of original production. Interior, Original, Illustrated Mercury paper sleeve in Near-Mint condition. Jacket also Near-Mint presenting high glossy front and fully intact rear and seams. Not a Cut-Out. Very detailed liner notes on technical aspects of and equipment employed in the recording. Thus a highly collectible exemplar of one of Janis' and Dorati's greatest recordings with early Mercury Stereo showcasing the inimitable, taut, and intense playing of all the superlative artists involved. A Definitive Document in U.S. Classical Music production and recording.
All Used and Open rare classical albums sold here at V.S.O.V. are examined under brightest light to detect any visible imperfections. I will sell no album below a grade of Near-Mint and that I would not add to my own meticulously kept classical record collection developed over the last 40 years. All of your used and open purchases here will be cleaned before shipment to you using a Music Hall, wcs-2 vacuum cleaning machine for disks treated prior and gently with a very low-alcohol cleaning fluid. Play grading happily provided upon request. Kindly Contact me via Ebay before bidding to request this service. Buy your used and open classical disks here with total confidence that they will be very safely packed for shipment to any location and arrive to you in near-flawless playing condition. Guaranteed or your money back! Combined shipping always on offer here. Please Just await my prompt invoice with combined shipping costs at the conclusion of your purchases and before paying. Thank You!
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