FRANCIS PLANTE Chopin Etudes op.10 No 5 + op. 25 No 1 FRENCH COLUMBIA D15090
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Description
Francis Planté (2 March 1839 – 19 December 1934) was a French pianist famed as one of the first ever recording artists. He studied piano under Antoine Marmontel, his career beginning at the age of seven in Paris. While there he met and befriended many like-minded musicians who would have a long-lasting effect on his career. These included Franz Liszt, Hector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Charles Gounod, Felix Mendelssohn, Sigismond Thalberg and Charles-Marie Widor. He toured the concert platforms of Europe after leaving Paris, expanding his reputation for quality of tone and virtuosic, emotional interpretations. The death of his wife in 1908 resulted in him retiring from the stage, except for charity performances and concerts in aid of those wounded in the First World War.
12" French Columbia D 15090: Chopin, Etude in A flat op.25 No 1 / Etude in G flat, op. 10 No 5, matrices LX511-1 and 513-1, recorded 4th July 1928 at Mont-de-Marsan. Condition: 2 / 2-3
All records by Francis Planté are rarities !
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.
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