REMINGTON LP: Etelka Freund piano-Brahms Sonata-1952-NM

$

200

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Background on this eBay item -

Few women are named in the history of great pianists, but those few have earned a right to the highest places in their art and profession. Etelka Freund, one of the truly legendary musicians of recent times, links the tradition of Clara Schumann with that of today's few great women pianists. Born in Vienna, where her talent was recognized at an early age, Madame Freund actually knew Brahms and learned from him the interpretation of his works. Later she studied in Switzerland with her brother Robert, an outstanding pianist of his time, and in Germany with Busoni, who always considered her the greatest of his many pupils.

Etelka Freund made her first concert appearance in Berlin when, with Busoni conducting the orchestra, she played three major concertos on the same program - an astounding feat in terms of physical endurance, especially for a young girl. Newspaper critics of the time observed that she was "of the same timber of which the greatest ones are carved," and for many years she played successful concerts, growing all the while in musicianship and reputation. Her home in Budapest, ruined during World War II, was a meeting place for leading musicians and composers of the past half century, since in addition to her skill as a pianist Madame Freund was also highly esteemed for her musical taste, knowledge and understanding. Among her souvenirs of an illustrious musical life spanning one of music's fullest epochs, Etelka Freund still has the original manuscript of Brahms' Second Concerto and some letters.

Up for sale: 

• REMINGTON Records LP item - "RED with SILVER rim" record label with "SILVER and RED" lettering

• Record Made in: U.S.A.

• Pressing is in MONO

• Record Speed: 33 1/3 rpm

• Made in: 1952

• Record Catalog Number: R-199-109

Featured on this item:

BRAHMS

Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Minor, Opus 5

Intermezzo in B Flat Minor, Opus 117, No. 2

Intermezzo in A Minor, Opus 116, No. 2

Performed by -

Etelka Freund, piano

CONDITION Details:

The Jacket is in Near Mint minus condition. It is just gorgeous - this jacket is very rare to find in this clean, solid condition! The jacket does have a seam split, along the spine, but the top and bottom seams are solid. The jacket is made from nice heavy cardboard stock. The jacket is beautifully intact, showing only some mild shelf wear - primarily the corners and seams. Beautiful, clean colors on the front - there is no writing on the jacket at all. See picture with this listing for more detail. 

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.

Please understand that this is a very old record - as such, one cannot expect the record to sound like a brand new, audiophile pressing! Some noise is inevitable - for best results, always properly clean your LPs before playing them.

The 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).

• Shipping costs from Toronto, Canada:

• In US dollars ($)
  
• Includes the cost of packaging materials and a small handling fee.
• Takes about TWO (2) weeks to arrive in most USA destinations from Canada after it leaves here (air service), depends on the time of year, etc..
• Takes about THREE (3) weeks to arrive in most OVERSEAS destinations.
• We usually ship on MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY of a given week.
  

To the USA & CANADA: regular Air Service are based on weight, as follows -

LPs:

• 251 to 500 grams:  $ 9.75 (approx 1-LP - please note that librettos, inserts and outer boxes count as a minimum, 1 LP)

LP shipping costs to the USA are:

• $9.75 for the first LP

• $18.50 for 2 or 3LPs

International / Overseas rates: Europe, Far East, etc.. - Regular Air Service based on weight, as follows -

LPs:

• 251 to 500 grams: $ 17.00 (approx 1-LP - please note that librettos, inserts and outer boxes count as a minimum, 1 LP)

LP shipping costs for International / Overseas orders are:

• $17.00 for the first LP

• $33.00 for 2 or 3LPs

***Notes -

1. Ground service is also available and although slightly cheaper, is not recommended due to the length of time it takes for packages to arrive at a customers address - usually about two months for overseas customers.

2. High value items must be shipped with a tracking number and as such, this service is more expensive than regular air mail shipping...please email for a quote if you require this detail.