Haydn - Music for England - Academy of Ancient Music - 2LP Box Set - R 215138
$ 7.9
Description
This 1982 British 2LP box set from L'Oiseau-Lyre's Florilegium Series (R 215138) features performances of several works by Franz Joseph Haydn. Featured singers include Judith Nelson (soprano) and Paul Elliott (tenor). Music is performed by The Academy of Ancient Music, a period-instrument ("on authentic instruments") orchestra conducted by Christopher Hogwood, who also plays pianoforte. Other featured musicians include Simon Standage (violin), Monica Huggett (violin), Jan Schlapp (viola), Anthony Pleeth (violoncello), Stephen Preston (flute) and Nicholas McGegan (flute). The album also includes a large (album-sized) four-page booklet with liner notes and lyrics in English by Christopher Hogwood. Also included are photocopies of the album's review by Gramophone magazine in January, 1981 and October, 1982. The outer box cover shows two small inventory stickers at the upper left and the remains of a retail price sticker at upper right. (Photo 1) A Post-It note inside the lid states that it was purchased for this collection on July 27, 1996. This is one of many titles from an extensive collection of classical LPs and CDs that we will be listing here. All have been carefully stored for many years, played only on premium equipment, and show little to no wear. NOTES: Album sleeves may have a small index sticker, usually in the upper right corner of the back, which was applied when the album was first purchased for this private collection. Please be sure you know the Shipping charge to your address before bidding. See the Shipping and Handling section of this listing for all rates, including international Shipping charges. Please do not copy any part of this listing without permission.
