TAS TOP LISTED RCA ROYAL BALLET -ANSERMET LDS 6065 vinyl COMPLETE BOX, BOOK, PRO
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TAS RCA ROYAL BALLET -ANSERMET LDS 6065 vinyl COMPLETE BOX, BOOK, PROGRAM
The Royal Ballet - Gala Performances Ernest Ansermet LDS 6065 Complete Box. This is a 1s/1s/1s/1s set.
Side 1 EXC- LIGHT SCRATCH NEAR 12 O’CLOCK FROM TURNTABLE ARM. NOT VERY DEEP.
Side 2 VGOOD TONEARM SCRATCH IN FIRST BAND and two hairline marks in same area.
Side 3 exc+ hairline mark at 2 o’clock.
Side 4. EXC- VERY slight nail mark.
Box shows two small tears on top. Smudges on front left. Some wear on inner box.
Book – mint and like new.
Program mint.
This is a magnificent (2 LP) album, that should be in every record collection. In effect, it is the "highlights" of all the most famous Romantic ballets, by Tchaikovsky, Delibes etc.
The sound is exceptional in every way, and particularly outstanding in outer detail and dynamic qualities. The sound is also BIG, and the instruments actually seem as large as they are in real life.
The only problem that keeps this set from the very top is a noticeable hiss and veil that both obscures some low-level detail and removes the elusive "alive" quality that only the very finest LP's possess. It is similar to the problem the Mercury-Ravel had. However, the "hiss" is only obtrusive on Side One for some reason. The other 3 sides are quieter, and still retain the desirable qualities.
This is an indispensable album, even for those who normally shy away from "Classical Music", but it is no longer available new. There is also a 45 RPM version on 8 LPs, which I haven't heard. It should sound even better, but there is nothing they can do with the hiss.
A rare, original pressing of this album was going for $ 1,000 at one time. This reissue will almost undoubtedly sound much better, with the extra advantages of being considerably cheaper and brand new. Finally, there is even a beautiful booklet inside with color illustrations and descriptions of the ballets.
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