Falla / Ravel – Giulini – The Three-Cornered Hat / Daphnis et Chloé – Columbia 33CX 1694
A richly atmospheric mono Columbia pressing featuring Carlo Maria Giulini conducting the Philharmonia Orchestra in landmark 20th-century ballet music by Manuel de Falla and Maurice Ravel. This 1960 recording includes The Three-Cornered Hat, Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2, and Alborada del Gracioso, all in vivid interpretations.
☕ Product Features
• Original UK Columbia Blue/Gold label mono LP
• Catalogue No: 33CX 1694
• Works by Falla and Ravel including Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2
• Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Carlo Maria Giulini
• Pressed in Great Britain
🔍 Condition
• Sleeve: VG− – Sellotape has been applied around edges in the past and partially removed, leaving some marks and discolouration. Overall intact with some general shelfwear.
• Vinyl: VG+ – Surface retains good gloss with a few light marks visible; plays through well with no spindle wear.
💖 Why collectors love it
This Giulini-led Columbia recording stands out for its crisp mono engineering and expressive readings of cornerstone ballet repertoire. A quintessential item for collectors of 1960s classical vinyl on the Columbia label.
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