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Gustav Mahler
Symphonie No.4
Gustav Mahler - Symphonie No.4 - 1978 Classical - EX - Ultrasonic Clean - Superb copy, collectors grade! - The record has been cleaned using ultrasonic technology and is in strong EX/EX condition. The cover is crisp, only a VG+ because of age!
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Gustav Mahler
Austrian composer and conductor of the Late Romantic period, Gustav Mahler was born on July 7, 1860, in Kalischt, Bohemia (now Kaliště, Czech Republic), and passed away on May 18, 1911, in Vienna, Austria-Hungary.
Mahler was a prominent figure in the Late Romantic movement, recognized as one of the leading conductors of his time. His compositions served as a bridge between the Austro-German traditions of the 19th century and the modernist movements of the early 20th century. While his prowess as a conductor was widely acknowledged during his lifetime, his musical works experienced periods of relative obscurity, particularly due to a performance ban in much of Europe during the Nazi regime. However, after 1945, a new generation of listeners rediscovered his music, leading to Mahler becoming one of the most frequently performed and recorded composers, a status that continues into the 21st century.
Mahler was born into modest circumstances and demonstrated his musical talent from an early age. He graduated from the Vienna Conservatory in 1878 and subsequently held a series of increasingly significant conducting positions in various European opera houses. His career culminated in 1897 when he was appointed director of the Vienna Court Opera (Hofoper). During his decade in Vienna, Mahler, who converted from Judaism to Catholicism to secure his position, faced considerable opposition and hostility from the anti-Semitic press. Despite these challenges, his innovative productions and commitment to high performance standards solidified his reputation as one of the greatest opera conductors, especially noted for his interpretations of the works of Richard Wagner and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Later in his career, he briefly took on directorial roles at New York's The Metropolitan Opera and The New York Philharmonic Orchestra.
On March 9, 1902, Mahler married fellow composer and musician Alma Mahler-Werfel. The couple had two daughters: Maria Anna Mahler (1902-1907) and Anna Mahler.
Mahler's body of work is relatively small, as he primarily viewed composing as a part-time endeavor, secondary to his conducting career. His compositions mainly include symphonies and songs, along with one piano quartet. Most of his ten symphonies are large-scale and often feature soloists and choirs alongside an augmented orchestra. Many of these works were initially controversial and slow to receive critical and public recognition, with the notable exception of the triumphant premiere of his Eighth Symphony in 1910. Mahler's immediate successors included the composers of the Second Viennese School, particularly Arnold Schoenberg, Alban Berg, and Anton Webern. His influence extended to later 20th-century composers such as Dmitri Shostakovich and Benjamin Britten. To honor Mahler's life and contributions, the International Gustav Mahler Institute was established in 1955.
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Gustav Mahler - Symphonie No.4 - 1978 Classical - EX - Ultrasonic Clean - Superb copy, collectors grade! - The record has been cleaned using ultrasonic technology and is in strong EX/EX condition. The cover is crisp, only a VG+ because of age!
- Record was initially cleaned manually, then ultrasonically cleaned with iSonic Ultrasonic Cleaning prior to grading
- Records are packaged with a poly outer sleeve, the LP is placed in a fresh white inner sleeve directly after cleaning, (we include the accompanying sleeve, we send you both), separate from the cover to protect the seams during shipment, and of course, shipped within thick cardboard insert pads in a thick cardboard record mailer.
- We offer discounted shipping on multiple records: calculated shipping for the first one and $2 for each additional one. International Buyers, please read International Buyers paragraph below.
SRO Records Record Grading Guide:
SEALED/Mint:
Vinyl: Assumed mint, unverified until opened.
Sleeve: Visible through shrink wrap, graded as above.
NM (Near Mint):
Vinyl: Nearly flawless, with possible minor scuffs or hairlines only visible under strong light.
Sleeve: Appears new, as if freshly printed.
EX (Excellent):
Vinyl: Bright, with minor surface wear and hairlines, not affecting play.
Sleeve: May have faint creases or abrasions, but artwork is clean.
VG+ (Very Good Plus):
Vinyl: Obvious wear, scuffs and hairlines, plays with some noise but no major sound issues.
Sleeve: Worn with creases, noticeable wear, acid deterioration, corner dings, chipping, and possible seam wear.
Here's the typical SRO Records line in the sand. Anything below VG+, unless it's rare, unusual or just awesome, we're NOT going to sell online, much less go through the hassle of an ultrasonic cleaning, we're going to put it in one of many $10 Record boxes that we sell at Record Conventions and events. Some will wind up in the $1 Box, just to get it back out into the world for someone to enjoy or make a planter out of.
VG (Very Good):
Vinyl: Dull appearance with many hairlines and scuffs, somehow plays with persistent noise but no skips.
Sleeve: Worn with possible seam splits and moderate ring wear.
G+ (Good Plus):
Vinyl: Numerous marks and scratches, plays with significant noise but music usually overpowers flaws.
Sleeve: Rough appearance with possible seam splits and water damage.
G (Good):
Vinyl: Copious unforgettable marks, probably a skip or jump.
Sleeve: Heavy ring wear and damage, likely large seam splits or water damage.
F (Fair):
Vinyl: It's round with nearly infinite damage, skipper gonna skip
Sleeve: It's basically what's left of the sleeve for the album
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