Pierre Fournier In Memoriam - DG 419 347-1 (5LP box set), beautiful copy

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redgarnett Store ITEM DESCRIPTION:

This handsome 5-LP box set – a superb collector's copy – from Deutsche Grammophon (419 347-1, German pressing, white circle label, stereo, booklet included) entitled "Pierre Fournier in Memoriam · 1906-1986) features a remarkable tribute to the legendary cellist that includes many of his finest recordings for the yellow label, all beautifully presented in a lovely box set.

The exact contents are as follows:

J.S. Bach: Suite for Solo Cello No. 5 in C minor BWV 1011

(rec. at the Beethovensaal, Hanover on 22 December 1960)

Ludwig Van Beethoven: Cello Sonata No. 1 in F Major Op. 5 No. 1

> with Friedrich Gulda, piano

(rec at the Brahmssaal, Musikverein, Vienna, on 20 June 1959)

Antonio Vivaldi: Cello Concerto in E minor (arr. from the Cello Sonata RV 40 by Vincent d'Indy and Paul Bazelaire)

> with Rudolf Baumgartner conducting the Festival Strings Lucerne

(rec. at Gemein Neumunster, Zurich, on 20 December 1963)

François Couperin: Pièces en Concert

> with Rudolf Baumgartner conducting the Festival Strings Lucerne

(rec. at Gemein Neumunster, Zurich, on 20 December 1963)

C.P.E. Bach: Cello Concerto in A Major Wq172

> with Rudolf Baumgartner conducting the Festival Strings Lucerne

(rec. at Gemein Neumunster, Zurich, on 20 December 1963)

Joseph Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major Hob. VIIb:1

> with Rudolf Baumgartner conducting the Festival Strings Lucerne

(rec. at Lem Verkhaus, Zurich, on 12 May 1967)

Joseph Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major Hob. VIIb:2

> with Rudolf Baumgartner conducting the Festival Strings Lucerne

(rec. at Lem Verkhaus, Zurich, on 17 December 1964)

Camille Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor Op. 33

> with Jean Martinon conducting the Orchestre Lamoureux, Paris

(rec. at La Maison de la Mutualité, Paris, on 24 May 1960)

Max Bruch: Kol Nidrei Op. 47

> with Rudolf Baumgartner conducting the Festival Strings Lucerne

(rec. at La Maison de la Mutualité, Paris, on 24 May 1960)

Antonin Dvorak: Cello Concerto in B minor Op. 104

> with George Szell conducting the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

(rec. at the Jesus-Christus-Kirche, Berlin, on 1 June 1961)

Franz Schubert: Cello Sonata in A minor D. 821 "Arpeggione"

> with Jean Fonda, piano

(rec. at UFA Studios, Berlin, on 25 September 1967)

Included is a full-size, 4-page booklet with appreciations of Fournier's artistry by Andre Tubeuf (in French) and Rainer Wagner (in German), as well as numerous archival photos showing the great cellist with the likes of Francis Poulenc, Wilhlem Kempff, Jean Fonda, Friedrich Gulda, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Geza Anda, Ferenc Fricsay, David Oistrakh, and Rudolf Baumgartner.

PLEASE NOTE:

Even with minimal packaging this set will weigh over 1 kg. This means that outside of Europe the cost for shipping is about $40 USD, and that is just for standard airmail. Certified airmail (with a tracking number) costs $43 USD.

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CONDITION:

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

The condition of the box is near-MINT. Really, there are no flaws to speak of, and the box appears almost as new. There are no corner breaks, seamsplits, bends, owners’ markings, or other defects, and the whole remains perfectly solid, bright, and highly attractive – overall, an outstanding collector's copy.

The condition of the 4-page booklet is near-MINT – a superb collector’s copy.

The condition of the 5 LPs is near-MINT throughout and playback is superb in all 5 – overall, these rate as truly fine collector's copies.

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