Daniel Barenboim - Ouvertures / Invitation A La Valse (1979) Vinyl LP • IMPORT

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Import from France. Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Gate-fold cover has a few creases near edges; very light-scuffing and surface impressions (front/back/inner-gate); discoloration spots (inner-gate/back); slight discoloration on inner-gate; sticker near top-right on back. Inner-sleeve is original (poly-lined paper with care instructions in French). Spine is easy-to-read with very mild-wear. Very little shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge; minor wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Les Noces De Figaro - Ouverture K. 492
2. Obéron - Ouverture
3. Manfred, Op. 115 (Ouverture D'Après Le Poème Dramatique De Byron
4. Le Songe D'Une Nuit D'Été, Op. 21 (Ouverture D'Après Shakespeare)
5. Invitation À La Valse, Op. 65 (Rondo Brillant)
6. Les Joyeuses Commères De Windsor - Ouverture

About The Record:

Ouvertures / Invitation A La Valse, by Daniel Barenboim, is a collection of orchestral overtures. Recorded during Barenboim’s tenure as music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, it highlights his interpretive depth and the orchestra’s renowned precision in delivering vibrant performances of these Romantic and Classical pieces. The album includes Weber’s Oberon overture, noted for its innovative orchestration, which reflects the era’s fascination with programmatic music. No specific hit singles emerged from this classical compilation, as it focuses on orchestral overtures rather than popular song formats. Historically, the album underscores Barenboim’s significant influence in bridging European musical traditions with American orchestral excellence, cementing his legacy with the CSO.