7 Dial Classical Albums - Records Are in E+ Condition, Nos. 4 - 9 & 11
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Description
Renowned for its recordings of Charlie Parker and other bebop artists, Dial Records holds a prominent place in jazz history. But upon Parker’s departure from the label in 1948, Ross Russell, Dial’s owner, took the company in another direction by turning from jazz to modern classical music. At a time when few classical labels were presenting contemporary repertoire, Dial’s Library of Contemporary Classics, a series of eighteen long-playing albums issued from 1949 to 1951, featured works by Arnold Schoenberg and other twentieth-century composers, introducing listeners to an array of striking new sounds. While today Dial’s bebop recordings are prized by collectors and studied by musicians and scholars, the classical series is largely forgotten, though it constitutes another important part of Dial’s history and legacy.
While there were 18 albums in the complete series this collection represents just over a third of the set. Here's what's included:
Dial 4: Schoenberg 3rd Quartet
Dial 5: Alban Lyric Suite
Dial 6: Hovhaness Piano Concerto
Dial 7: Webern Symphony Opus 21
Dial 8: Olivier Messiaen Visions De L'Amen
Dial 9: Alban Berg Chamber Concerto
Dial 11: Nystroem Sinfonia Del Mare.
The covers for these records have sustained some type of damage, be it fading from sun exposure or moisture damage. However, the r3ecords themselves are in excellent to NM condition but will need to be cleaned due to having been in storage for many years. This is an outstanding set of modern classical records. Enjoy! Shipping to continental US is free with purchase.
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