Ormandy: Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances / Casella Paganiniana - Columbia ML 5605
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redgarnett Store ITEM DESCRIPTION:
This handsome LP from Columbia Masterworks (ML 5605, US pressing, gray 6eye label, mono) features conductor Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra in a stunning album pairing major orchestral compositions by Sergei Rachmaninoff and Alfredo Casella, the former dedicated to Ormandy and the “Fabulous Philadelphians”.
The exact contents are as follows:
Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances Op. 45
Casella: Paganiniana
The pairing is a very interesting one, the Rachmaninov now a central repertoire piece, the Casella seldom heard either on record or in the concert hall. Both are brilliantly orchestrated and richly melodic. The Ormandy/Philadelphia Symphonic Dances has seldom been equalled, rivaled only by recordings by Ashkenazy (Decca), Previn (EMI), and Kondrashin (Melodiya). The Casella now enjoys a few more modern recordings, but Ormandy remains the benchmark here. An outstanding album in every way.
Both works were recorded in the warm acoustics of the Broadwood Hotel, Philadelphia. There are fascinating liner notes (uncredited) on the reverse side of the jacket, provided in English only. The memorable cover photo of Rachmaninoff was taken by Adrian Siegel.
CONDITION – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
The gradations of condition I use are as follows: MINT, Near-Mint, Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor.
The condition of the jacket is EXCELLENT. There is mild wear and discoloration along the edges, but that is all. There are no bends, seamsplits, owners' markings, or other defects, and the jacket remains solid, bright, glossy, and highly attractive – overall, an excellent collector's copy.
The condition of the LP itself is EXCELLENT. Though there is occasional light surface noise, in general the playback remains quite fine. However, those wanting a flawless or near-MINT copy are kindly advised to look elsewhere. Overall, this rates as an excellent collector's copy.
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