Manuel De Falla - The Three Cornered Hat (200gm Vinyl) - New & Sealed

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Manuel De Falla - The Three Cornered Hat

(200gm Vinyl)  - New & Sealed.

Manuel de Falla (1786-1946) - El Sombrero de tres picos.

Esoteric / Decca (ESLP10003) - Limited Edition (Rare).

On offer are New, sealed, copies of the above title on very high quality 200gm vinyl. These pressings were limited to 1000 copies, of which only a very small handful (new and sealed) remain available for sale.

[SIDE ONE]

• Introduction*
• Part 1. Afternoon
• Part 2. The Neighbour’s Dance (Seguidillas)
• The Miller’s Dance (Farruca) *

[SIDE TWO]

• Part 2. Conclusion
• LA VIDA BREVE
• Interlude & Dance

Esoteric "MASTER SOUND WORKS" Collection

The production quality of this vinyl record is strictly controlled by ESOTERIC without compromise, re-vitalizing the experience and integrity of the original master!

• Digitally re-mastered using ESOTERIC equipment *1
• Specially tuned direct lacquer cutting equipment
• No equalizer, no limiter, and no filters used for this cutting process!
• "Master press disc;" providing true original master sound quality *2
• Limited production; 1,000 discs
• 200g heavy weight vinyl *3

* 1. The criterion of re-mastering is to faithfully capture the quality of the original master tapes. ESOTERIC's flag ship D/A converters, model D-01VU, Rubidium master clock generator model G-0Rb and ESOTERIC MEXCEL cables, were all used for this re-mastering session. This combination of highly advanced technology greatly contributed to capturing the high quality sound of the original master tapes.

* 2. This vinyl was directly pressed from the first mould produced by the original Lacquer. The "Mother" copy extraction and its mould do not exist during the production process (two processes shorter than conventional vinyl production); allowing the groove edge to remain sharp on final vinyl. As a result press quantity is extremely limited!!

* 3. All material quality is carefully selected and strictly managed for reduced surface noise.

Ansermet, a great conductor who left his mark on the history of classical music with his exquisite and colorful performances

As the conductor for Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes, the master Swiss conductor Ernest Ansermet (November 11, 1883–February 20, 1969) premiered many important compositions of the early 20th century, such as Stravinsky’s Soldier’s Tale, Nightingale, and Pulcinella; Falla’s Three-Cornered Hat; Prokofiev’s Tale of the Buffoon; and Satie’s Parade. And above all, he is known for founding the Swiss Romande Orchestra in 1919 and, as its musical director, developing it into a global presence. In 1946, he entered an exclusive contract with the Decca label and made a vast amount of recordings covering French, Russian, 20th century, and German and Austrian music. Many of these recordings were highly evaluated in the LP age, complemented as they were by excellent recording technology.

The epitome of Spanish music by Ansermet

Among Ansermet’s many recordings, this album receives especial praise. It is a masterpiece of historic proportion, and was considered the representative version of the Three-Cornered Hat throughout the LP age. This album—Ansermet’s third recording since his first monaural recording of 1952—was recorded in 1961, and was also known for the appointment of Teresa Berganza just after her debut. James Walker, the producer responsible for all of the stereo recordings of Ansermet, and Roy Wallace, the creator of the Decca stereo recording system, joined forces to realize this great recording. The interlude and dance from the opera, The Short Life, were also included in the original LP.

The tone and color of Spanish music caught in its entirety

“This is a performance to be known as ‘one of the greats.’ The composition, Three-Cornered Hat was premiered by Ansermet, and with its lively rhythms, subtle narratives, dynamic development, and vivid contrast and tone-colors, this version is a masterly performance that none other appears able to exceed. The performance illustrates an ethnic taste that is rich in wild beauty in a truly vivid and dynamic way, while highlighting the lyricism of Falla’s music in a sophisticated, uncompromising manner. The solo singing by the young Berganza is also worth listening to.”—Takahiko Utasaki, Classic Meiban Taizen (Complete Classic Masterpieces): Orchestral Works, 1998. In Japan, this version of the Three-Cornered Hat is known for its artwork using a Goya painting different from that of the original LP released in the UK. When it was re-released in the CD format, coupled with Love the Magician, this famous artwork was used again. This re-release in the 200g vinyl uses the design of the original UK edition, showing a dancer standing in the plaza in the evening.

Great recording in the legendary Victoria Hall favored by Decca

Recordings by Ansermet and the Swiss Romande Orchestra were basically made at the Victoria Hall in Geneva, the home base of the Orchestra. Built by a British consul general who was posted in Geneva in the 19th century, this hall has superb acoustics and is optimal for recording. The first stereo recording by Decca was Rimsky-Korsakov’s symphony, Antar, by the Swiss Romande Orchestra conducted by Ansermet, recorded here on May 13, 1954. This legendary hall has been the setting for many great recordings ever since.

• Product ID: ESLP-10003
• Format: 12" LP
• Label: Decca
• Format: Stereo
• Media: 200g heavy weight vinyl
• Master Press disc

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Copies of this album, in the same condition (new and sealed) are currently being advertised for between $900 and $1000USD. I have set the Buy it Now price at a very sensible level for a copy of this high quality vinyl pressing. The Buy it Now price also includes UK shipping (Please contact me for shipping rates outside of the UK).

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