Cluytens/ONRF: Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique (rec. 1956) - Columbia QCX 10233
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Description
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
This beautiful and rare LP from Italian Columbia (QCX 10233, Italian pressing, blue/silver label, mono – no stereo edition exists, glossy laminated flipback jacket) features conductor André Cluytens' first commercial recording of Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14, recorded with the Orchestre National de la Radiodiffusion Française in the spacious acoustics of the Maison de la Mutualité, Paris, on 13 October 1956 – a stunning performance in every respect.
There are extensive liner notes (uncredited) on the reverse side of the jacket, printed in Italian only. The striking cover photo of Cluytens was taken by Jean Marie Marcel.
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 EX-. There is minor bumping at corners, a small chip to the open edge of the jacket, and mild discoloration. However, there are no seam splits, owners' markings, or other defects, and the album remains solid, bright, glossy, and highly attractive – overall, an excellent collector's copy.
The condition of the LP itself is near-MINT. Though the surfaces are not perfectly silent (and thus I have rated it NM vs. MINT) this is a fine copy and playback is superb. If you must have perfect surfaces, then please do not buy this LP. Overall, this rates as a NM collector's copy.
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