Oistrakh/Oborin: Beethoven "Kreutzer" & "Spring" Sonatas - Philips 835 153 AY
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ITEM DESCRIPTION:
This superb and beautiful LP from Philips (835 153 AY, Dutch pressing, plum/silver label*, stereo, original inner sleeve included) features features David Oistrakh’s magnificent accounts of Beethoven’s Violin Sonatas No. 9 in A Major Op. 47 ‘Kreutzer’ and No. 9 in G Major Op. 96, both recorded in the warm acoustics of Le Chant du Monde Studios, Paris during May/June 1962. This recording was awarded the coveted Grand Prix du Disque.
There have been fine readings by the likes of Szigeti, Stern, et al., but Oistrakh brings a marvelous purity to this repertoire, his playing touched by a wisdom and humanity, allied to a perfect technique, that sets him apart from almost all others. Oborin, not unlike Eugene Istomin, was at his finest in chamber music and provides perfect accompaniment.
The Dutch engineers afforded the veteran duo with uncommonly fine sound, the violin perfectly distanced from the microphone and its balance with the piano in optimum measure. Unlike so many collaborations captured on disc, this is one of equals, with Oborin consistently matching Oistrakh in imagination – an inspired musical partnership that was a model of its kind.
*Note: The “Hi-Fi Stereo” logo appears only on the jacket, not on the label.
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 minor bumping/wear at corners, as well as faint shelfwear, but that is all. There are no seamsplits, bends, owners’ markings, or other defects, and the album remains solid, bright, glossy, and highly attractive – overall, this rates as a truly fine collector's copy.
The condition of the LP itself is EXCELLENT. While there are a few slightly noisy passages, in general the playback is quite fine. However, those requiring a flawless or near-MINT copy are kindly advised to look elsewhere. Overall, this rates as an excellent collector's copy.
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