Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 4 & Paganini Rhapsody – Ashkenazy / Previn – Decca SXL 6556 Vinyl LP
A vintage 1972 Decca stereo vinyl LP featuring two celebrated works by Sergei Rachmaninov, performed by internationally acclaimed pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy with the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by André Previn.
The recording combines Rachmaninov's dramatic Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Minor with his much-loved Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.
Released on Decca's respected SXL classical series, with the distinctive silver-and-black ffss label and original illustrated picture sleeve.
The front cover also retains a Penguin Stereo Record Guide recommendation sticker.
Record details
- Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov
- Pianist: Vladimir Ashkenazy
- Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor: André Previn
- Label: Decca
- Catalogue number: SXL 6556
- Release year: 1972
- Format: 12-inch vinyl LP, 33⅓ RPM
- Sound: Stereo, ffss Full Frequency Stereophonic Sound
- Country: Made in England
- Side One matrix photographed: ZAL-11227-13G
- Piano Concerto recording: October 1970
- Paganini Rhapsody recording: November 1971
Track listing
Side One
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Minor, Op. 40
1. Allegro vivace (alla breve)
2. Largo – Allegro vivace
Side Two
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43
Complete work for piano and orchestra.
Condition
Pre-owned vintage classical vinyl LP.
Vinyl: Retains a glossy appearance with visible fine surface marks, light dust and signs of previous handling. Visually inspected only and not play-tested, so playback condition cannot be guaranteed.
Sleeve: Original Decca illustrated picture sleeve showing light-to-moderate age-related handling, edge and corner wear, and some surface scuffs. The front retains a Penguin Stereo Record Guide recommendation sticker, an old shop price sticker and an orange circular sticker.
Inner sleeve: Decca-branded paper inner sleeve included.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description. The photographs show the actual record being sold.
A classic recording of Rachmaninov's piano music, featuring Vladimir Ashkenazy, André Previn and the London Symphony Orchestra.