Debussy & Ravel Sonates Pour Violon Et Piano(Auclair/Bonneau(Mono), FACTORY SEAL

$

600

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ERC047 - Limited to 99 copies - Press #?/99. Unable to view pressing number due to being sealed.

On this disc originally released by Les Discophiles Français (525.122) in 1960 Michèle Auclair is partnered by Jacqueline Bonneau (1917-2007).
Debussys violin sonata is the manifestation of his experiences from the later, darker years of his life.  Originally proposed as part of his grand plan for a group of six sonatas for various instruments, he managed to complete just three of them before his death on 1918 from colorectal cancer.  It is quite remarkable that during such a dark period for Debussy this third and final sonata radiates themes of free flowing promise and light that predominate over the darker phrases contained within.  Even in his last days Debussy affords us his genius, a personal document, free in form and incredibly expressive, improvised yet controlled.
Ravels violin sonata, in contrast takes its inspiration from other sources.  Between 1923 and 1927 Ravel was exposed to the sounds of American jazz and blues through a trip to America, the influence of which can be felt throughout the expressive phrases of this unique work.  The sonata was premiered in 1927 at the Salle Érard, with the legendary George Enescu playing the violin and Ravel himself at the piano.  A sonata of highly contrasting movements, both linear and precise yet with the spirit of the blues running through its veins. 
Original copies of this important recording are incredibly rare and as with many original pressings on Les Discophiles Français label are almost impossible the find in a condition where playback can be enjoyed to the full.
Sonate Pour Violon Et Piano Composed By Claude Debussy A1 - Allegro Vivo A2 - Intermede (Fantasque Et Leger) A3 - Finale (Tres Anime) Sonate Pour Violon Et Piano (Ravel) Composed By Maurice Ravel A1 - Allegretto A2 - Blues A3 - Perpetuum Mobile
Piano - Jacqueline Bonneau Violin - Michèle Auclair
 - Audiophile quality reissue of the 1960 Les Discophiles Français original.  - Officially Sanctioned by EMI - TRUE VALVE STEREO CUT Heritage pressings mastered from the first generation analogue master tapes  - Cut in True Stereo using ERCs fully restored Lyrec Stereo Tape (Type TR18), Vintage Ortofon amplification and Lyrec valve-cutting lathe (Type SV8)  - Hand-crafted sleeve artwork faithfully recreated to the highest level of quality and detail using traditional letterpress printing machinery and techniques  - Faithful reproduction of original sleeve, label and inner sleeve using a bespoke letter-press.  - Each copy comes with a numbered, signed and embossed card insert, banderole and a generic embossed PVC sleeve.  - Released in strictly limited, individually numbered edition of 99 copies.  - Released - 31st January 2020
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