Sibelius - Symphony 2 D Major - Philadelphia - Ormandy - Philips - ABL3214 -DEMO

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Following is the Record Title, Cat No, Label and Year

Sibelius - Symphony No.2 in D Major 

Philadelphia Orchestra - Eugene Ormandy

Philips - ABL3214 - 1957 

Rare Demo Stamp on the labels which read as folows:- "On Loan, Trade Demonstration Record, To Be Returned To Philips Electrical Limited"

Original UK Vinyl LP Pressing

(Plum/silver label, mono) features conductor Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra’s resplendent account of Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2 in D Major Op. 43, recorded at the Broadwood Hotel, Philadelphia, on 17 March 1957. Although he never commanded a reputation as such, Ormandy was a fine Sibelian, had the full measure of this composer, and was wholly within in his soundworld.
 
Wrote the critic M.M. in her review for the May 1958 issue of The Gramophone: “On the new Philips disc Ormandy gives a forceful reading of the symphony, allowing little of the tremendous impulse of the music to escape him. In this the orchestra support him well, and the result is a dramatic performance. A full weight of string tone is in evidence throughout, and in the studio this must have contributed to an extremely satisfying overall sound.”
 
Incidentally, on the reverse side of the jacket is reproduced a photo of Sibelius and Ormandy together. The composer was still living when this recording was made, though whether or not he heard it I cannot say – he died at his home near Helsinki on 20 September 1957. There are fine liner notes on the reverse side of the jacket – in English only – by Charles Burr. 

Condition: Record/ Sleeve NM/NM

(All records are graded visually under a very strong light and the photo in my listing is of the actual record for sale)

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Record

M = Mint Condition - The record has no surface marks whatsoever, it is thoroughly clean and appears unused and pristine. It is As New.

NM = Near Mint Condition - The record is virtually perfect, but there are very slight signs of marks, which are so light that they will have no effect on the quality of playback. It is almost As New.

EX = Excellent Condition - The record has slight marks, and has perhaps been played a few times. There should however be no reduction in the quality of playback.

VG = Very Good Condition - The record has some surface marks and has obviously been played many times. The record is still clean but the marks may perhaps effect the playback but only slightly.

G = Good Condition - The record has some surface marks and has obviously been played many times. The record is still clean but the marks may perhaps effect the playback but only slightly.

F = Fair Condition - The record has some scratches and has obviously been played many times. The record is still fairly clean but the scratches will effect the playback.

Sleeve

NM = Near Mint Condition - The cover is virtually perfect with only very tiny marks, scuffing,creasing, but no handwriting, splits or tears. It is almost As New.

EX = Excellent Condition - The cover has some slight marks, scuffs and creasing, but no handwriting and no splits or tears. It is complete and is still in collectible condition.

VG = Very Good Condition - The cover has obvious signs of wear with some creasing, marks, scuffing. It is complete and is still worthy of collectibility.

G = Good Condition - The cover has obvious signs of wear with some creasing, marks, scuffing, and some splitting at the edges. It is complete and is still worthy of collectibility.

F = Fair Condition - The cover has considerable signs of wear and creasing, marks, scuffing, and some splitting at the edges. It is complete and is still worthy of collectibility.

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