Lorin Maazel - Symphony: No. Four (1979) Vinyl LP • IMPORT • Tchaikovsky
Catalog Number:
10047Musical Styles:
1970s, 1980s, Classical Pop, Instrumental, Neo-Classical, SymphonicSleeve Grade:
Excellent (EX)Record Grade:
Near Mint (NM or M-)Condition Details:
Import from Germany. Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Gate-fold cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing (front/back). Inner-sleeve is poly-lined paper. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)
Tracks:
- Symphony No. Four
About The Record:
The album Symphony No. 4, conducted by Lorin Maazel with the Cleveland Orchestra, is a recording of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36, released in 1979 by Telarc. Recorded on May 14, 1979, in Cleveland’s Masonic Auditorium using the Soundstream Digital Recording System, it showcases Maazel’s precise baton technique and the orchestra’s technical prowess, building on the legacy of George Szell. The album is historically significant for its early use of digital recording technology, achieving a transformerless signal path with no processing, which set a benchmark for audio fidelity in classical music recordings. There are no hit singles associated with this album, as it is a classical symphony without individual tracks released as singles. Maazel’s interpretation is noted for its passion and directness, contributing to its critical acclaim.