Ivan Moravec * Beethoven and Chopin Piano Boxed Sets * Special listing for Sean

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SPECIAL  LISTING FOR  SEAN

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BOXED SET ONE

Composer: Frédéric Chopin Pianist Soloist: Ivan Moravec Format: 12" Vinyl 4-LP Audiophile Presentation Box Set Catalogue Registration: The Classics Record Library – SRL 7664 (A Connoisseur Society Recording) Country of Origin: United States (Original Premium US Audiophile Pressing Run) Release Year: 1966 Box Set Overview Available for immediate purchase is an original 1966 audiophile first-edition box set Frédéric Chopin – The Poetry Of The Piano, masterfully performed by the revered Czech piano giant Ivan Moravec. Released via a specialised audiophile partnership between E. Alan Silver's legendary Connoisseur Society and The Classics Record Library, this elusive subscription-only 4-LP archive compiles Moravec's definitive, world-famous interpretations of Chopin's complete Ballades (Nos. 1–4), the 24 Preludes (Opus 28), and his highly celebrated readings of the Nocturnes. Universally worshipped by piano aficionados, Moravec’s performances are legendary for making the piano's hammers completely disappear, delivering an unparalleled level of micro-dynamic control, tone voicing, and poetic legato. Captured using Connoisseur's famous wide-dynamic custom tape arrays, this set is a definitive audiophile standard document. Included Definitive Repertoire Portfolio

• Sides 1 & 2: The Complete Ballades (Nos. 1-4) & Selected Masterwork Scherzos / Barcarolle
• Sides 3 & 4: The Complete 24 Preludes, Opus 28 (Nos. 1–13 on Side 3 / Nos. 14–24 on Side 4)
• Sides 5 - 8 : The Definitive Complete Chopin Nocturnes (Volume 1 & 2 Master Selections)

Box, Booklet & Sleeve Condition Report — Very Good (VG)

• Box Structure & Presentation: Housed in its original heavy-weight luxury textured library presentation slipcase box. The box is structurally rigid, flat, and stable, showing standard vintage edge rubbing and light corner tip scuffing from historical shelf storage.
• Condition Inscription Note: Please note that a previous owner's name ("H Edwards" or similar) is neatly handwritten in blue ink inside the upper left corner of the front white text box.
• Historical Booklet: Includes its genuine, original 12-page large-format analytical text booklet in Near Mint condition, tracking full musicological essays, parallel thematic score notation indexes, and production credits.
• Inner Sleeves: Complete with all four original heavy-paper inner library sleeves tracking the printed CRL logo crest across the centre.

Vinyl Condition (Visual Grading — Very Good Plus / VG+)

• All four heavy-weight 12" long-play records retain an outstanding, highly reflective vintage mirror gloss lacquer lustre under bright overhead inspection lighting across all eight sides.
• The playing paths are exceptionally clean, showing only standard, minor cosmetic paper-sleeve scuff wisps from natural removal over the decades. Completely free from deep unplayable scratches or feelable tracking gouges.
• The original dark blue/silver custom Connoisseur Society centre labels explicitly state "MADE IN U.S.A." and are immaculate with clean spindle paths.

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BOXED SET TWO

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Pianist Soloist: Ivan Moravec Conductor: Martin Turnovský (Piano Concerto No. 4) Ensemble: Vienna Musikverein Orchestra (Wiener Musikvereinorchester) Format: 12" Vinyl 4-LP Audiophile Presentation Box Set Catalogue Registration: The Classics Record Library – SRL 1194 (A Connoisseur Society Recording) Country of Origin: United States (Original Premium US Audiophile Pressing Run) Release Year: 1969 Box Set Overview Available for immediate purchase is a highly coveted 1969 audiophile first-edition box set tracking Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Masterworks, performed by the revered Czech keyboard titan Ivan Moravec. Released via an exclusive subscription partnership with E. Alan Silver's legendary Connoisseur Society, this premium 4-LP archive compiles Moravec's world-famous, historically acclaimed performance of Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, alongside the 32 Variations in C Minor, and a breathtaking sequence of definitive Piano Sonatas (including the Appassionata, Op. 57, Moonlight, Op. 27/2, Pathétique, Op. 13, Les Adieux, Op. 81a, and Op. 90). Universally worshipped by classical music critics, Moravec’s legendary 1963 Vienna studio session for the 4th Concerto—performed on a hand-selected Schimmel and Bösendorfer grand piano array—is frequently cited as the greatest recorded account of the piece in electronic audio history. Captured using custom wide-dynamic microphones, this set is an absolute benchmark document for piano purists. Included Definitive Repertoire Portfolio (Exact Pressing Sequence)

• Sides 1 & 2: Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique" / Sonata No. 14 in C Sharp Minor, Op. 27/2 "Moonlight" & Bagatelle in A Minor, G. 173 "Für Elise"
• Sides 3 & 4: Sonata No. 26 in E Flat Major, Op. 81a "Les Adieux" & Bagatelle in A Major, Op. 33/4 / Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58 (First Movement: Allegro moderato)
• Sides 5 & 6: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58 (Second & Third Movements Complete) / Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata"
• Sides 7 & 8: Sonata No. 27 in E Minor, Op. 90 & 32 Variations on an Original Theme in C Minor, G. 191 / Sonata No. 15 in D Major, Op. 28 "Pastoral"

Box & Booklet Condition Report — Very Good (VG)

• Box Structure & Presentation: Housed in its premium, original heavy-weight luxury textured library presentation slipcase box. The front colour graphics maintain excellent saturation and intensity. The spine text lines remain sharp and crisp with no heavy crushing or edge splits.
• Condition Inscription Note: Please note that a previous owner's name is neatly handwritten in light blue ink across the upper right-hand corner margin track of the front white border line.
• Historical Booklet: Complete with its genuine, original 12-page large-format analytical text booklet in excellent shape, tracking full movement analyses, parallel score notation indexes, and complete album program contents with no internal markings or tears.
• Inner Sleeves: Complete with all four original heavy-paper inner library sleeves tracking the printed CRL logo crest across the centre.

Vinyl Condition (Visual Grading — Very Good Plus / VG+)

• All four heavy-weight 12" long-play records retain an outstanding, highly reflective vintage mirror gloss lacquer lustre under bright overhead inspection lighting across all eight sides.
• The playing paths are exceptionally clean, showing only standard, minor cosmetic paper-sleeve scuff wisps from natural removal over the decades. Completely free from deep unplayable scratches or feelable tracking gouges.
• The original dark blue/silver custom Connoisseur Society centre labels explicitly state "MADE IN U.S.A." and are immaculate with clean spindle paths.

Shipping & Packaging This item will be packed safely and securely between thick corrugated cardboard stiffeners inside a dedicated, protective vinyl mailer box. Dispatched locally via a fully tracked courier service. Worldwide international postage is fully supported and handled directly through our own choice of trusted international couriers.