Van Cliburn - The Philadelerhia Orchestra (1979) Vinyl LP • Eugene Ormandy

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Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened). Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges, splits on shrink (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white); one seam partly split. Spine is unbroken, clean and easy-to-read. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners; both edges partially split. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Concerto In A Minor, Op. 16
2. Concerto No. 1 In E-Flat

About The Record:

The Philadelerhia Orchestra, by Van Cliburn, released in 1969, features the pianist performing with The Philadelphia Orchestra under conductor Eugene Ormandy, showcasing works like Grieg’s Concerto in A Minor and Liszt’s Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat. This recording captures Cliburn’s signature lyrical and powerful style, honed during his 1958 Tchaikovsky Competition win, which marked a cultural milestone during the Cold War by bridging U.S.-Soviet tensions through music. The album, while not as commercially dominant as his earlier Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1, reflects Cliburn’s continued prominence in classical music. No specific tracks from this album are noted as hit singles in available sources, as Cliburn’s most celebrated recordings were his earlier Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff concertos. The album remains significant for its collaboration with a premier orchestra and conductor, reinforcing Cliburn’s legacy as a leading pianist.