Munch: Mendelssohn "Italian" & "Reformation" Symphonies: RCA LSC-2221 (SD)

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This handsome LP from RCA (LSC-2221, US pressing, shaded dog label, stereo) features Charles Munch and the Boston Symphony Orchestra in glorious performances of Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphonies No. 4 “Italian” and No. 5 “Reformation”, both recorded in the rich acoustics of Symphony Hall, Boston, the former on 14 February 1958 and the latter on 28 October 1957.

Symphony No. 4 in A Major Op. 90 "Italian"

A1

I: Allegro vivace

A2

II: Andante con moto

A3

III: Con moto moderato

A4

IV: Saltarello: Presto

Symphony No. 5 In D minor Op. 107 "Reformation"

B1

I: Andante; Allegro con fuoco

B2

II: Allegro vivace

B3

III: Andante

B4

III: Andante con moto (Chorale: "Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott"); Allegro vivace

Wrote the outstanding critic James Reel for Fanfare:

“Because of necessarily selective reissue programs, we tend to remember Charles Munch as a specialist in French music. His tastes ranged more widely than that, though, and a bit of his non-Gallic repertoire does dribble back onto the market from time to time. Munch’s way with Beethoven was especially enjoyable; French air-checks from the 1960s reveal it to be consistently lean and fleet in what I suppose is a French manner, but it’s by no means lightweight. The same could be said of these 1957 (“Reformation”) and 1958 (“Italian”) Boston Symphony Mendelssohn recordings. The “Italian” Symphony, in particular, abounds with joie de vivre , and the more serious “Reformation” Symphony maintains gravity without excessive heaviness.”

This remarkable album was produced by Richard Mohr and engineered by Lewis Layton. There are fine liner notes on the reverse side of the jacket by John N. Burk, printed in English only. The striking cover photo was taken by Duncan Edwards.

CONDITION:

The gradations of condition I use are as follows: MINT, Near-Mint, Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor.

The condition of the jacket is near-MINT There is minuscule wear at corners, , but that is all. There are no seamsplits, bends, owners' markings, or other defects, and the whole remains solid, bright, and glossy, and highly attractive – overall, a very fine collector's copy.

The condition of the LP itself is near-MINT. Although surfaces are not absolutely 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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