FRANZ JOSEF HIRT SWISS PIANIST Schubert Liszt Debussy Polydor rec.1918/9
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Description
Franz Josef Hirt, born February 7, 1899 in Luzern, was a Swiss pianist. Studied at the Conservatoy in Basel with Hans Huber and Emil Levy, 1919 professor at the Musikschule in Bern, later studies with Egon Petri in Berlin and Alfred Cortot in Paris. Since 1924 as solo pianist in the most countries in Europe, together with Maurice Ravel, Hans Pfitzner, Arthur Honegger and Paul Hindemith. Since 1930 professor at the Conservatory in Bern. He diet May 20, 1985.
2 records 12" Polydor 95133/4: Liszt, Funerailles in 3 parts / Debussy, Prélude Book 1, La cathédrale engloutie, matrices 961,962, 963, 956 bm, recorded Berlin 1928. Condition: 1-2 / 2
12" British HMV EH 469: Scubert, Impromptu in B flat major op. 142 No 3, matrices CLR5202-3 and 5203-4, recorded Berlin, March 1929. Condition: 2-3
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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