KATSUO SHIMIZU “Violoncello Recital” (Toshiba Records LRS-897) Japanese issue
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KATSUO SHIMIZU “Violoncello Recital” (Toshiba Records LRS-897) Japanese issue
All images are scans/photos of the actual item.Artist:KATSUO SHIMIZU
Title:“Violoncello Reccital"
Label / Cat No:Toshiba Records LRS-897
Country:Japan
Year of release:Unknown (probably early to mid 80s)
Grading
Record:NM/NM
Sleeve:EX-
(sleeve would grade NEAR MINT, but there is writing on the front in Japanese, a date (possibly release date) and an illustration, in black marker pen)
Labels:NM/NM
Artists
Violoncello:Katsuo Shimizu
Piano:Ai Shimizu
Katsuo Shimizu was a renowned Japanese Cellist, whose recordings seem to be relatively few and hard to obtain.
He tutored the Emperor Akihito while he was Crown Prince, from 1970, for a quarter of a century,giving 400 or so lessons in total.
Shimizu died on Feb. 20, 2002, at the age of 78.
That night, the Emperor accompanied by the Empress (an accomplished pianist) performed a duet in memory of Shimizu. For an hour after dinner, the two performed in the living room of their residence at the Imperial Palace with Akihito on the cello and Michiko accompanying him on piano.
Through his chamberlain, Akihito offered condolences to Shimizu's surviving family members, noting that he could never forget "that he taught me for so many years."
Michiko is also said to have conveyed her sorrow, saying, "Thank you for bringing such good music to the imperial family."
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The grading standard used is the UK Record Collector magazine gradings
Mint: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.??
Excellent: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.??
Very Good: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
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