PHILIPS 2-LP Boxed Set: Rossini - 6 Sonate a Quattro, Accardo - GERMANY, OOP, SS

$

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OUT OF PRINT!! - Get it while you still can and avoid paying $1500 to $2000 for the Dutch original!!

Rossini claimed to have composed this and its five companion pieces in 1804, when he was 12, while staying in the country house of a family friend, for performance by Rossini and his benefactor's family. Because of the limitations of the available talent, the original scoring was for two violins, cello, and double bass. In 1823, Rossini spruced up this and four of the other pieces (minus one that too heavily depends on the bass) for publication in conventional string quartet format (with viola). Today, this string symphony, which Rossini clearly intended as chamber music, is generally performed by string orchestras, with bass part restored.

The first string symphony, like those to follow, is based very vaguely on Austrian models, especially the early three-movement string divertimenti of Mozart, although it's not known how Rossini could have been familiar with those particular works. The notion of harmony or accompaniment here is rudimentary. This is a series of good tunes, in the popular Italianate manner of the time.

The Moderato movement begins with a playful, descending figure for violins that spins off into a longer-lined melody and is succeeded by several busy but lyrical tunes, including one that features the cellos, and some of which actually take off from figures in the opening theme. Before long the violins take up an extended section of passage-work that seems like embryonic material for an undeveloped Rossini crescendo. A very brief development section is really not much more than a contrasting episode in a minor key, and this is followed by a repeat of the entire first section. Thus, Rossini is relying more on the ABA song pattern than the sonata-allegro structure of a true Classical symphony of his period.

The Andantino is a nocturnal serenade begun in the lower and middle reaches of the orchestra, although the violins eventually slip in with complementary material that soon dominates the score. Next, they play a quiet, angular theme over sustained lines in the middle of the ensemble and pizzicato notes at the bottom. The movement progresses through an unsettled episode sounding rather like minor Mozart quartet-writing, then returns to the opening melody in fuller instrumentation. The concluding Allegro opens with a quick whistling tune, a melody that could serve in a popular song or an operetta aria. This forms the basis of a little rondo, alternating with busier, more "instrumental" writing, including a witty passage for double bass. ~ James Reel, Rovi
       
A very scarce title, this is a BRAND NEW, FACTORY SEALED and MINT, OUT OF PRINT 2-LP Numbered BOXED SET, PRESSED and ISSUED by UNIVERSAL MUSIC, of a highly collectible title from their out of print catalog. Up for sale is a superb title featuring the music of -

Antonio VIVALDI

Performers -

SALVATORE ACCARDO -  FIRST VIOLIN
SYLVIE GAZEAU  -  2ND VIOLIN
ALAIN MEUNIER  -  CELLO
FRANCO PETRACCHI -  DOUBLE BASS
BRUNO CANINO -  PIANO

2-LP Title:

6 Sonate A Quattro, For Two Violins, Cello and Double Bass

Track Listing:
No. 1 in G - Moderato, Andantino, Allegro
No. 2 in A - Allegro, Andantino, Allegro
No. 3 in C - Allegro, Andante, Moderato
No. 4 in B flat - Allegro vivace, Andantino, Allegretto
No. 5 in E flat - Allegro vivace, Andantino, Allegretto
No. 6 in G - Allegro spiritoso, Andante assai, Tempesta (Allegro)
Duetto In D for cello and double bass - Allegro, Andante molto, Allegro
UN MOT A PAGANINI
UNE LARME

The LPs are from the ultra-rare UNIVERSAL MUSIC series of out of print LPs.

• Features:
  • Numbered, Limited Edition
  • Super Heavy outer box, with insert
  • From the Original Analog Master Tapes
  • Made in GERMANY on 180 gram Virgin Vinyl
  • Superb Sound and Performance - why pay $1,500.00 for an original when this German reissue sounds just as good, if not better - best of all, it's FACTORY SEALED!

The LPs, JACKET / OUTER BOX and SHRINK WRAP are all in MINT condition!! The LPs are actually FACTORY SEALED!! 

These LPs are audiophile quality pressings (any collector of fine MFSL, half speeds, direct to discs, Japanese/UK pressings etc., can attest to the difference a quality pressing can make to an audio system). 

A Short Note About LP GRADING -

• Mint = Only used for sealed items.
• Near Mint = Virtually flawless in every way.
• Near Mint Minus = Item has some minor imperfections, some audible.
• Excellent = Item obviously played and enjoyed with some noise.
• Very Good Plus = Many more imperfections which are noticeable and obtrusive.

Some noise on vinyl is inevitable - for best results, always properly clean your LPs before playing them.  This LP is an audiophile quality pressing (any collector of fine MFSL, half speeds, direct to discs, Japanese/UK pressings etc., can attest to the difference a quality pressing can make to an audio system).

Don't let this rarity slip by!!!