Pierre Fournier – cello
J.S. Bach: Suites for Solo Cello
• Suite No.3 in G major, BWV 1009
• Suite No.4 in D minor, BWV 1010
rare German first press vinyl LP released 1961 on silver DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON / ARCHIV "Red Stereo" label with catalognumber SAPM 198187.
Note this is the very first "RED STEREO" pressing with the stereo logo postitioned on top of the label at 12 o'clock ...
Beautiful stitched triple-foldout red stereo cover with little signs of time only, complete with green insert, and vinyl in pristine NEARMINT condition!
Famous cello performances by Pierre Fournier recorded late December 1960 with true audiophile soundquality.
Compare with other interpretations by e.g. Enrico Mainardi, Daniel Shafran, Annlies Schmidt, Janos Starker ... see photos.
Edition Details
Label: Archiv Produktion / DGG – Red Stereo
Catalog No.: SAPM 198 186
Country: Germany
Pressing: 1st German Press (ED1)
Format: 1 × LP, Stereo, stitched triple fold-out
Genre: Baroque / Solo Cello
Condition
Vinyl – NM
Cover – EXC / NM : stitched outer sleeve, complete with green Archiv insert included.
Performance & Sound
Recorded in December 1960, Fournier’s Bach is regarded as one of the most lyrical, warm-toned, and introspective interpretations on record. The original Archiv Red Stereo pressing is prized for:
• natural cello resonance
• rich midrange warmth
• deep, lifelike acoustic
• exceptional clarity on quiet German vinyl
All records are professionally packed in rigid four-lax LP mailers to prevent corner or seam damage.
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