MYRA HESS PIANO Chopin Bach Brahms Scarlatti 4 RECORDS HMV+ COLUMBIA
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Dame Julia Myra Hess, 25 February 1890 in London – 25 November 1965, was a British pianist. At the age of five she began to study the piano. Two years later, she entered the Guildhall School of Music, where she graduated as winner of the Gold Medal. She studied at the Royal Academy of Music under Tobias Matthay. Her debut came in 1907. American debut in New York City, 24 January 1922. Myra Hess was most renowned for her interpretations of the works of Mozart, Beethoven and Schumann, but had a wide repertoire ranging from Domenico Scarlatti to contemporary works.
10" British Columbia DB 1232: Chopin, Nocturne in F sharp major op. 15 No 2 / Field, Nocturne in A major No 4. Matrices CA14065-2, 14064-1. Condition: 2-3 / 3, scuffs
10" British Columbia D 1635: Bach, Gigue from Fifth French Suite BW816/5 / Jesu, Joy if Man's Desiring, Chorale Prelude BW 147. Matrices 145542-2, 145543-2. Condition: 1-2 / 2
10" HMV B 9035: Bach, Jesu, Joy if Man's Desiring, Chorale Prelude BW 147. Not the same recording ! / Scarlatti, Sonata in G major L.387. Matrices OEA 8340-3, 8341-1. Condition: 2
10" HMV B 9189: Brahms, Capriccio in B minor op. 76 No 2 / Intermezzo in A flat major op. 76 No 3. Matrices OEA 9302-1, 9303-1. Condition: 2
My next auction start on Sunday, 15th March 2015.
Grading:
1 = mint, never played on gramophone, is not used
1-2 = top copy, no traces of use - virtually as new
2 = excellent copy, few light non-sounding rubs/marks
2-3 = light traces of wear (rubs/marks), very light greying and/or light scratches, non sounding blemishes
3 = a good average copy with more noticeable rubs and marks; light greying, few light scratches possible
3-4 = more traces of use, sonic wear from light greying. An inferior average copy, light scratches possible
4 = some sounding wear, heavier rubs and marks, scratches possible
5 = obvious sounding wear, heavy rubs, marks, scratches. An unsatisfactory copy.
Shipping:
Europe Postpac Economic $ 28.30, with insurance and registered
All others country Post Pac Economic (airmail 20 days ) $ 37.70, with insurance and registered
Turbo Lister treats me as American, so the shippingprice of $ 3.99 isn't correct!
