Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 – Wilhelm Backhaus – Decca BR 3038 Vintage Classical Vinyl LP
Vintage classical vinyl LP featuring legendary pianist Wilhelm Backhaus performing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37, accompanied by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra under conductor Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt.
Released on the British Decca label as part of the Immortal Masterpieces series, featuring the distinctive blue Decca ffrr (Full Frequency Range Recording) label.
The recording was first published in 1958, with the sleeve carrying a 1960 copyright date.
Record Details:
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Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
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Work: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37
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Pianist: Wilhelm Backhaus
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Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
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Conductor: Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt
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Label: Decca
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Catalogue Number: BR 3038
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Series: Immortal Masterpieces
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Format: 12-inch Vinyl LP
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Speed: 33⅓ RPM
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Recording: Mono, ffrr
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Made in England
Track Listing:
Side One:
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I. Allegro con brio (Cadenza by Carl Reinecke)
Side Two:
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II. Largo
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III. Rondo: Allegro
Condition:
Original laminated picture sleeve with some age-related discolouration, light edge and corner wear, and minor surface marks. Original retailer's price sticker remains attached to the front.
Vinyl retains a good shine with light visible surface marks consistent with age and handling.
Decca paper inner sleeve included.
Record has not been playback tested, so audio quality cannot be guaranteed.
Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
A lovely vintage recording for collectors of classical vinyl, Beethoven performances, historic piano recordings and British Decca releases.