Hoelscher/Keilberth: Dvorak Cello Concerto Op. 104 - Telefunken LT 6629

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redgarnett Store ITEM DESCRIPTION:

This handsome LP from Telefunken (LT 6629, German German Teldec Telefunken-Decca pressing heavy vinel, black/gold label, mono) features Ludwig Hoelscher's masterful account of Dvorak's Cello Concerto in B minor Op. 104, recorded in 1959 with Joseph Keilberth conducting the Hamburg State Philharmonic Orchestra, inexplicably unavailable on CD.

Hoelscher plays with marvelous purity and songfulness. Indeed, there is a remarkably vocal quality to Hoelscher's playing that resonates long in the memory after the music has stopped. Keilberth provides perfectly graded accompaniment, the Hamburg players responding with power and refinement.

Ludwig Hoelscher is an artist whose entire output deserves systematic re-release on compact disc and certainly this Dvorak Concerto can withstand the most exalted comparison, be it with Casals, Fournier, or Rostropovich.

Another drawing point is the excellence of the recording, with Hoelscher's cello almost tangibly present, yet not overly spotlit – really, this is quite special.

There are insightful liner notes on the reverse side of the jacket by G.M., printed in German and English. The striking cover photo is uncredited.

CONDITION – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

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

The condition of the jacket is VERY GOOD. There is light edgewear and shelfwear, as well as general aging, but that is all. There are no seamsplits, bends, owners' markings, or other defects, and the whole remains solid, bright, glossy, and highly attractive – overall, a very good collector's copy.

The condition of the LP itself is VERY GOOD. Though there is light surface noise throughout, in general the playback remains enjoyable. However, those wanting a flawless or near-MINT copy are kindly advised to look elsewhere. Overall, this rates as a very good collector's copy.

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