MERCURY LIVING PRESENCE SR2 9013 TCHAIKOVSKY The Nutcracker DORATI 35mm 2 LP
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TCHAIKOVSKY The Nutcracker Ballet
Antal Dorati Conducts The London Symphony Orchestra
EX/EX Used Vinyl 2 Record Set
Record Label: Mercury SR2 9013
Matrix (Stampers): SR-90306A-CCFR-1 / SR-90307B-CCFR-2 / SR-90307B-CCFR-1 / SR-90306B-CTFR-5
Maroon Margin Control Stereo Label with deep groove and color back.
Rare double LP from the legendary Mercury "Living Presence" Stereo line. The 35 mm records are growing harder and harder to find - especially in this kind of condition.
Condition: Lightly laminated, gatefold record jacket has sharp corners and very light wear on front and back. There are small liquid stains on both bottom corners. Spine rolls slightly forward. Labels have no spindle marks. Vinyl has a few visual scuffs and hairlines... plays fine save for an occasional surface noise/crackle or light pop.
A1 Overture 2:56
Act I - Tableau I
A2 Decorating And Lighting The Christmas Tree 3:46
A3 March 2:12
A4 Dance Scene: Gallop And Dance Of The Parents/Scene: Presents For The Children 2:12
A5 Scene: Presents For The Children 5:02
A6 Scene: The Grandfather Dance 5:40
Act II
B1 Waltz Of The Flowers 6:05
Dances Of The Sugar-Plum Fairy And Prince Charming
B2 a) Pas De Deux 4:07
B3 b) Dance Of The Prince Charming 0:36
B4 c) Dances Of The Sugar-Plum Fairy 2:06
B5 d) Coda 1:14
B6 Waltz Finale And Apotheosis 4:48
Act I - Tableau I
C1 Scene: The Guests Depart - The Children Go To Bed The Magic Spell Begins 5:56
C2 Scene: The Nutcracker Battles The Army Of The Mouse King He Wins And Is Transformed Into Prince Charming 3:14
C3 Scene: Journey Through The Snow 3:16
C4 Waltz Of The Snowflakes 6:18
Act II
D1 Scene: Arrival In Fairyland - Scene: Festival In Honor Of The Children And Prince Charming 8:45
Character Dances (Divertissement)
D2 a) Chocolate (Spanish Dance) 1:05
D3 b) Coffee (Arabian Dance) 2:45
D4 c) Tea (Chinese Dance) 1:00
D5 d) Russian Dance (Trepak) 1:05
D6 e) Dance Of The Toy Flutes 2:10
D7 f) Dance Of The Clowns 2:55
Review: I enjoy collecting a variety of recording of the Nutcracker- there are so many. My all time fave is my original RCA Victor 12" 78 rpm set, however for sonic quality, I am a fan of the Mercury 35 mm issue, which seems to be the only nutcracker ever grabbing "collectors prices." ~ Steve Hoffman Forum
About Mercury's 35mm Recordings: In 1955 Mercury began three-channel stereo recordings, still based on the principle of the single microphone. The center (single) microphone was of paramount importance, with the two side mics adding depth and space. Record masters were cut directly from a three-track to two-track mixdown console, with all editing of the master tapes done on the original three-tracks. In 1961 Mercury enhanced this technique with three-microphone stereo recordings using 35-mm magnetic film instead of half-inch tape for recording. The greater thickness and width of 35mm magnetic film prevented tape layer print-through and pre-echo and gained extended frequency range and transient response.
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