DGG LP 138-657-SLPM: TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4 - Mravinsky - 1966 Germany TULIP
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Feb 17, 2021 Sold Date
Apr 6, 2019 Start Date
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Background -

Like so many Russian musicians, Mravinsky seemed first headed toward a career in the sciences. He studied biology at St. Petersburg University, but had to quit in 1920 after his father's death. To support himself, he signed on with the Imperial Ballet as a rehearsal pianist. In 1923, he finally enrolled in the Leningrad Conservatory, where he studied composition with Vladimir Shcherbachov and conducting with Alexander Gauk and Nikolai Malko. He graduated in 1931, and left his Imperial Ballet job to become a musical assistant and ballet conductor at the Bolshoi Opera from 1931 to 1937, with a stint at the Kirov from 1934. Mravinsky gave up these posts in 1938, after winning first prize in the All-Union Conductors' Competition in Moscow, to become principal conductor of the Leningrad Philharmonic. He remained there until his death, long ignoring many guest conducting offers from abroad. Under Mravinsky's direction the Leningrad Philharmonic came to be regarded as one of the finest orchestras in the world, although the world had comparatively few opportunities to hear it aside from the rare tour (about 30 performances in 25 years, starting in 1956), some dim Soviet recordings, and a very few highly acclaimed records for such Western European companies as Deutsche Grammophon and, in the end, Erato. Mravinsky was made People's Artist of the U.S.S.R. in 1954, and in 1973, he received the order of Hero of Socialist Labor. But his more lasting international acclaim came for his performances of Mozart, Beethoven, Bruckner, Wagner, Sibelius, Bartók, Stravinsky, and anything Russian or Soviet. His reputation only rose upon his retirement from the Leningrad Philharmonic, particularly with the posthumous release in 1995 by Melodiya and BMG Classics of 20 CDs surveying Mravinsky's work from the 1940s into the 1980s.

Mravinsky's rehearsal manner was said to be autocratic and brutal, and the resulting performances were tightly clenched. Yet they were also technically precise, finely detailed, subtly colored, and highly dramatic -- and this not always because he was in the habit of whipping fast finales into a frenzy. His readings had an intensity, concentration, and -- despite the arduous rehearsal -- spontaneity comparable to those of Wilhelm Furtwängler. In the West, Mravinsky was particularly noted as an interpreter of Shostakovich, whose Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth symphonies he premiered, and of Tchaikovsky. His recordings of the Tchaikovsky's last three symphonies, made in 1960 for Deutsche Grammophon while the orchestra was on tour in London, are touchstones of the Russian repertory. -  James Reel

  • LP made by DGG (Deusche Grammophon Records), in GERMANY

  • LP released in 1966 (mid 1960s)

  • LP recorded in STEREO

  • Record Catalog Number: 138 657 SLPM

  • Record Labels are primarily YELLOW with RED & BLUE lettering, and has the "DGG TULIPS" records logo on the record labels.

This listing is for a rare, out of print LP - an OPENED and in Excellent Plus condition set PRESSED and ISSUED by DGG Records of a highly collectible title from their catalog - a superb title featuring -

Tchaikovsky // Yevgeny Mravinsky

Title and music on this rare item -

Symphony No. 4 in F minor, op.36

Track Listing -

Symphonie Nr.4 F-moll Op. 36
A. 1. Satz: Andante Sostenuto - Moderato Con Anima
B1. 2. Satz: Andantino In Modo Di Canzona
B2. 3. Satz: Scherzo - Pizzicato Astinato - Allegro
B3. 4. Satz: Finale - Allegro Con Fuoco
Performers / Credits -
• Composed By – Peter Tschaikowsky
• Conductor – Jewgenij Mrawinskij
• Orchestra – Leningrader Philharmonie
Other Information -
German Repress with Tulip Label, but without timeocde on cover backside (made mid-1960s).
Second Cover. 
Cover laminated, Title printed on Spine. Liner Notes anonymous in german, english and french. "Printed in Germany".
LABELS:
- Big tulips crown on under the tulips border
- 'Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft' below crown
- Rim text at 1 o'clock starts with “MADE IN GERMANY"
- 'D. P.' in rounded box
- Tracks/artists are listed in German
CATALOG NUMBERS:
- 138 657 SLPM on front and back of sleeve
- SLPM 138 657 on spine and labels
OTHER INFORMATION:
- Recorded September 1960 at Brent Town Hall, Wembley, London
- Corresponding mono issue has cat# LPM 18 657
CONDITION Details:

The LP Jacket is in excellent condition. Although the jacket has NO seam splits or crushed corners, the top and bottom seams have become unglued over time (glue dries out) - this can easily be fixed by adding a drop or two of glue to the inside of the seams. The jacket shows some light shelf wear primarily at the seams and corners.

The LP is in excellent plus condition! We found that the vinyl looked excellent on this vintage LP. There are no significant marks and the LP retains much of the original gloss and sheen. There are a few spider marks, which are caused by sliding the LP in and out of the inner sleeve. There may be a bit of dust and perhaps a finger print or two on the vinyl so it should be cleaned before playing. There are NO serious spindle marks on the record labels either. Acquiring a vintage LP like this is for the performance and rarity of the LP, not necessarily for the sound quality.

A Short Note About LP GRADING -
  • Mint = Only used for sealed items.
  • Near Mint = Virtually flawless in every way.
  • Near Mint Minus = Item has some minor imperfections, some audible.
  • Excellent = Item obviously played and enjoyed with some noise.
  • Very Good Plus = Many more imperfections which are noticeable and obtrusive.

For best results, always properly clean your LPs before playing them.

The LP is an audiophile quality pressing (any collector of fine MFSL, half speeds, direct to discs, Japanese/UK pressings etc., can attest to the difference a quality pressing can make to an audio system).

Don't let this rarity slip by!!!


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