SLS798 BACH UNACCOMPANIED CELLO SUITES TORTELIER BOXSET
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Description
BOX SET
Two (3) Records
BACH
UNACCOMPANIED CELLO SUITES 1 - 6
PAUL TORTELIER
On
HMV Green silver stamp CSD Label
England Pressed
Originally Issued 1963
STEREO
Catalogue No SLS 798-3
Critics Opine
I like Tortelier particularly because he conveys with such directness and freshness his own delight in the music. One can take his technical mastery for granted, but one might mention that not the least part of the delight he communicates is that of an artist playing an instrument really well. That is important, but even stronger (and of course more important) is the communication of his intense involvement with every note of these pieces. Every one of them has been thought about and seems to have the right weight. His playing is continuously vital and illuminating. Above all he brings out the nobility of Bach and the variety of expression there is to be found here: he defines the different characters of the Suites and makes us realise that no two Bach allemandes, courantes, gigues, or whatever, are alike any more than two Beethoven sonata-movements are. Throughout the set he never fails to characterise the music with vividness and with his vision of the truth, the truth as he sees it. One could hardly ask for more from any artist. I said that one can take his technical mastery for granted: and so one can, even in the cruelly taxing sixth Suite, the D major, which was written for a five stringed instrument this is one of his best performances (and surely about as good as one can get on four strings). But if I had to criticise anything it would be to say that here and there one comes across a whisker`s or two and the odd note which is less than perfectly tuned, or a group of notes whicn is slightly snatched at; the recording producer might have insisted, I think, on some more retakes. I also noted Tortelier`s tendency in some of the dance movements to give the music a push over the doublebar halfway through, which seemed almost a mannerism; personally I would have preferred a little more punctuation at these points. In all other respects, however, there can be nothing but joy for a document of distinguished Bach playing which should continue to give pleasure for a long time. The recording captures all the bloom of the string tone and establishes to my mind an ideal distance between player and listener: apart from a couple of noticeable tape edits, the quality of the sound really is very good. And Tortelier here is as good as he has ever been on records alive with musical energy but without any of the wildness which sometimes disfigures his playing commanding, but with real authority, not just flamboyance in short, every inch a master. Visual ConditionThe records are in near mint condition there are no stylus scratches or scuffs. The labels are bright and clean with no stickers or writing and as spindle marks. The records have not been cleaned with any mechanical or chemical cleaners. I only use an anti- static cloth prior to checking their condition visually under halogen lights or bright sunshine. Please remember that this is a 44 year old vinyl record box set.
The Box
The box is in excellent condition. There are no tears, writing stains, stickers or splits. Light discolouration on front panel. see photo.
The Inners / Libretto
The inners and the twelve page insert are the originals in near mint condition no writing or tears.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THESE ARE LONG PLAYING RECORDS THEY ARE NOT CDS
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Viewed under 4 x 50 w Halogen lights or in direct sunlight this clearly shows any imperfections, any visual faults are noted and described, such as scratches, scuffs or spindle marks.
Though due to the very nature of vinyl there is always the inherent tick which is due sometimes to imperfection in the vinyl or debris in the track which a deep clean should remove. Though all records and the record decks/systems they are played on are all different, the stylus, pick up, amplifier and speakers all play a part in the perceived sound that we hear. If your requirements are for a clinical digital reproduced sound, please buy the CD not this vinyl record!
But if you are dissatisfied with the record for any reason I offer a full no quibble refund if you will return the record with its original packaging, at your own expense via a trackable method within fourteen days of receipt. PLEASE CONTACT ME PRIOR TO RETURNING ANY ITEM via ebay ask the seller a question.
Grading Score
Information is provided first for the record and then for the sleeve
Record – Sleeve
90 84
95 Mint
(95 is the highest figure given as no records are perfect, not even new and sealed ones)
85-94 Near Mint
Almost flawless; At 85 only the lightest scuff marks to the record and only slight wear to the cover. Above 86 and up to 94, there should be fewer to no marks on the playing surface of the record or wear to the cover.
75-84 Excellent
Below 84, down to 80, there will be progressively more marking, but this will only be very light and superficial. The cover may have light ring wear, small edge creasing and or discolouration. A few more surface marks will be seen at 75-79, obvious ring wear, creasing to cover, slight tears, some laminate lift. Remains of price labels or sticky tape evident to the cover.
65-74 Very Good
I do not list, unless it is a much sought item. There will be more obvious marks to the record including heavier scuffs and / or stylus scratches, more obvious creasing, ring wear or laminate lift, worse tears to the cover.
Below 64 Poor
I do not list.
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