{"product_id":"cyril-smith-phyllis-sellick-three-hands-on-two-pianos-hmv-lp-clp-1666","title":"Cyril Smith Phyllis Sellick Three Hands on Two Pianos HMV LP CLP 1666","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA fascinating vintage piano recital by husband-and-wife performers \u003cstrong\u003eCyril Smith and Phyllis Sellick\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring arrangements performed using three hands across two pianos.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Cyril Smith suffered strokes in 1956 that permanently affected his left arm, the couple adapted their established piano partnership by commissioning and creating special three-handed arrangements. This recording demonstrates their remarkable technique, musicianship and determination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe programme includes accessible arrangements of works by Handel, Bach, Mendelssohn, Fauré, Ravel, Walton, Albéniz, Milhaud and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in \u003cstrong\u003e1963\u003c\/strong\u003e, the record is presented in its original front-laminated sleeve with an attractive photograph of the performers at their pianos and detailed notes written by Cyril Smith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack listing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide One\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandel – Sinfonia: Arrival of the Queen of Sheba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBach – Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBach – Chorale Prelude: Rejoice, Beloved Christians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBach – God’s Time Is Best\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMendelssohn – Scherzo from \u003cem\u003eA Midsummer Night’s Dream\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMendelssohn – Song Without Words: The Bees’ Wedding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArensky – Rondo in E Major\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide Two\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBliss – Galop from \u003cem\u003eJeux d’enfants\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFauré – Berceuse from \u003cem\u003eDolly\u003c\/em\u003e, Op. 56\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRavel – Pavane pour une infante défunte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalton – Popular Song from \u003cem\u003eFaçade\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbéniz – Navarra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilhaud – Bahama Rumba from \u003cem\u003eScaramouche\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilhaud – Brazileira from \u003cem\u003eScaramouche\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformers: Cyril Smith and Phyllis Sellick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: \u003cem\u003eThree Hands on Two Pianos\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel: His Master’s Voice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatalogue number: \u003cstrong\u003eCLP 1666\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: 12-inch mono vinyl LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaying speed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginally released: 1963\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Great Britain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal printed inner sleeve included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will receive the exact record pictured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vinyl displays visible light surface marks and signs of previous handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front-laminated sleeve has age-related shelf wear, including rubbing, creasing, minor marks and wear around the edges and corners. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe record has been visually inspected but has not been play-tested. Uninterrupted playback cannot therefore be guaranteed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarke's Fusions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48186187284611,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0384\/0432\/5507\/files\/81506.jpg?v=1789217263","url":"https:\/\/clarkesfusions.co.uk\/products\/cyril-smith-phyllis-sellick-three-hands-on-two-pianos-hmv-lp-clp-1666","provider":"Clarke's Fusions ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}