JOHANNA MARTZY COLUMBIA 33CX 1165 BRAHMS VIOLIN CONCERTO PHILHARMONIA KLETZKI

$

218

Please remember that after washing every record on the Audio Desk Systeme Gläss machine, I listen to the records IN THEIR ENTIRETY! No sampling or guesswork! Any defects will be fully highlighted.

It is not difficult to understand why Johanna Martzy´s records are so much in demand. Her playing is quite beautiful, especially in the Joachim cadenza.

Considering that the record is 60 years old, it is is very fine condition.

Side 1

Some background crackle in the first movement and the odd crackle and pop. One small  sounding tick half way through the first movement ( only four revolutions and quite soft) and another small recurring tick for six revolutions about two minutes before the cadenza (also quite soft sounding)

Side 2

A small needle drop scratch at the start of the second movement, a few clicks and pops about a third of the way through the movement, and a few clicks at the end of the movement.
The finale plays beautifully, with only a few small clicks before the coda.

Overall the sound is rich and warm, and the strings sound remarkably clean and fresh.


The cover has a tear on the front, see picture, and the laminate is flaking in some areas. The back cover is very clean and  strong.


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RECORD CLEANING AND ASSESSMENT
I clean all 12 inch vinyl records on the Audio Desk Systeme Gläss machine, at the longest setting. I then physically examine the record with a magnifying glass for any visible defects.
10 inch and 7 inch vinyl and all shellac records are hand cleaned in warm water with a non corrosive cleaning agent.
Every record is then played IN ITS ENTIRETY, no sampling or guess-work. When you buy a record from me, it will be exactly as described. You can be sure that every flaw or defect will have been heard and will be specifically mentioned in my review.
I attempt to give an honest grading, based on internationally accepted grading standards. I will also give an honest opinion as to the quality of the cover and inner sleeve if appropriate.
LISTENING NOTES
These are my personal opinions on the quality of the sound, the performance, and background information about the recording where possible. I hope you find my comments helpful.
PACKAGING AND DESPATCH
All records are carefully packaged in strong cardboard cruciform boxes with supporting inserts. I supply a fresh inner sleeve and the original where it exists. A small post-it note on the inner sleeve gives details of the date and reference number of my cleaning and assessment, should you want to come back to me for more information. I recommend that you take out shipping insurance for higher value records.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT MY RECORDS
I will be putting small amounts of records up for auction at regular intervals over the coming months. These records are my personal choices, and I have selected them for a number of reasons. The music itself, the quality of the performance, its rarity and desirability, or just because I find a particular record interesting or unusual. I hope you take the time to look at the other records I have up for auction.