Josef Suk/Prague CO: Vivaldi The 4 Seasons (rec. 1975) - Supraphon 4 10 2028
$5.00 USD
Jacket NM / LP NM / Czech pressing
This lovely LP from Supraphon (4 10 2028, Czech pressing, blue/silver label, quadrophonic stereo) features Josef Suk’s vibrant rendition of Vivaldi’s 'The Four Seasons' Op. 8 Nos. 1-4, from 'The Trial of Harmony and Invention', recorded with conductor Libor Hlavacek and the Prague Chamber Orchestra at Supraphon Studios, The House of Artists, Prague, from 13-16 March 1975. Incidentally, on harpsichord is the splendid Frantisek Xaver Thuri.
The exact track list is as follows:
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La Primavera (Concerto No. 1) |
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Allegro |
3:30 |
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Largo |
2:50 |
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Allegro |
3:55 |
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L'Estate (Concerto No. 2) |
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Allegro non molto |
4:50 |
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Adagio |
2:00 |
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Presto |
2:55 |
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L'Autumno (Concerto No. 3) |
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Allegro |
5:10 |
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Adagio molto |
2:35 |
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Allegro |
3:35 |
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L'Inverno (Concerto No. 4) |
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Allegro non molto |
3:40 |
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Largo |
2:15 |
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Allegro |
3:25 |
This album was produced by Dr. Eduard Herzog and engineered by Stanislav Sykora. The striking art was done by Milena Dvorakova, while the sleeve design was executed by Milan Jaros. There are fine liner notes on the reverse side of the jacket by Dr. Tomislav Volek, printed in English, French, and German.
CONDITION:
The gradations of condition I use are as follows: MINT, Near-Mint, Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor.
The condition of the jacket is near-MINT. There mild shelfwear, but really that is all. There are no seamsplits, owners' markings or other defects, and the whole remains solid, bright, glossy, and highly attractive – overall, a fine collector's copy.
The condition of the LP is near-MINT and playback is superb – overall, a truly fine collector's copy.
