CONDITION: Sealed / New Old Stock (NOS) / Unused
Offered here is an original factory-sealed copy of George Shirley – Music For Tenor & Piano, released in 1975 as part of the prestigious Music Minus One Laureate Series. Unlike ordinary classical recordings, this album was designed as a professional teaching and performance aid, allowing aspiring vocalists to study with one of America's most celebrated operatic tenors.
Still sealed in its original shrink wrap and retaining its vintage $5.88 retail price sticker, this is an increasingly difficult educational LP to find in untouched condition and is classed as a rare hard to find LP.
George Shirley is one of the most important American classical vocalists of the twentieth century. A pioneering African-American tenor, he became internationally recognized for his operatic and concert performances and was among the first Black tenors to achieve major success on the world's leading stages. His distinguished career included performances with the Metropolitan Opera and major orchestras throughout the United States and abroad.
Beyond his performing career, Shirley became highly respected as an educator and mentor, helping shape generations of classical singers through his university teaching and master classes.
Artist: George Shirley
Piano Accompaniment: Wayne Sanders
Title: Music For Tenor And Piano
Series: Laureate Series – Beginning Contest Solos
Label: Music Minus One
Catalog Number: MMO 9031
Year: 1975
Format: LP Record
• Ombra mai fu (Serse) – Handel
• Cara, Cara e Dolce – Scarlatti
• If Music Be the Food of Love – Purcell
• The Lovely Milleress (Die Schöne Müllerin) – Schubert
• Duna – Josephine McGill
• There Is a Balm in Gilead – Arranged by George Shirley
✔ Original factory sealed copy
✔ Original shrink wrap intact
✔ Original vintage $5.88 price sticker present
✔ Educational Music Minus One recording
✔ Includes printed music and instructional material inside (as issued)
✔ Features accompaniment tracks for vocal study and performance practice
✔ Scarce sealed example
Album remains factory sealed in original shrink wrap. Because the record is sealed, the vinyl has not been visually inspected and presumed to be mint as is in the original inner sleeve. Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition.
• George Shirley collectors
• Classical vocal enthusiasts
• Music educators and voice instructors
• Music Minus One collectors
• University music libraries
• Classical LP collectors seeking unusual educational releases
A wonderful opportunity to own an original rare sealed 1975 Music Minus One release featuring one of America's most distinguished operatic tenors. Finding these instructional LPs unopened nearly fifty years after release is becoming increasingly uncommon.
Please examine all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
VINYL GRADE: SEALED = Presumed Mint
COVER GRADE: Ungraded. See Photos
FORMAT: Vinyl Record
RECORD SIZE: 12 Inch LP
RECORD SPEED: 33 RPM
RECORD LABEL / NUMBER: See Photos
COMMENTS (IF ANY):
SHIPPING: Records are shipped properly in LP mailers and packed securely to prevent movement.
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