For decades, "Vox Boxes" were a favorite way for impecunious LP collectors to get creditable performances and recordings of a wide range of repertory at minimal cost. This three-CD set comprises material from a Vox Box of the 1970s, plus music from another Vox disc of Saint-Saëns' music and is, hence, a spectacular bargain at its budget price. It includes all five of the composer's piano concerti, as well as three other works for piano and orchestra (Africa, Rapsodie d'Auvergne, and Wedding Cake), all played by Gabriel ...
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For decades, "Vox Boxes" were a favorite way for impecunious LP collectors to get creditable performances and recordings of a wide range of repertory at minimal cost. This three-CD set comprises material from a Vox Box of the 1970s, plus music from another Vox disc of Saint-Saëns' music and is, hence, a spectacular bargain at its budget price. It includes all five of the composer's piano concerti, as well as three other works for piano and orchestra (Africa, Rapsodie d'Auvergne, and Wedding Cake), all played by Gabriel Tacchino and the Orchestra of Radio Luxembourg conducted by Louis de Froment. The set is rounded out by five other concertante works featuring such soloists as violinist Ruggiero Ricci and harpist Susan Mildonian.Vox's set competes directly with a well-reviewed set on EMI featuring Aldo Ciccolini, and bests it on all counts: The performances are marked by a more exact sense of ensemble, a greater attention to form, and a distinct stylishness. Further, they are better recorded (by Felix...
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Seller's Description:
Camille Saint-Saëns. Poor. Used-Acceptable, withdrawn library disc(s) with liner notes. Disc(s) should play great without any playback issues. Disc(s) & liner notes may contain typical library markings like stickers, protective label covers, & writing. Discs may be repackaged in library style casing. Back artwork & any other promo material not included.
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Very good. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Cases may show some wear. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Seller's Description:
Very good. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Cases may show some wear. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!