Classic CD Bartók Hindemith Karajan EMI Studio vintage rare album

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Description
Classical music audio CD presented in a standard jewel case with a red spine, visible in the photo. The front cover features a simple and elegant design, typical of EMI Studio editions, with a predominant white background and black and red lettering. At the top, the works performed are clearly visible: "Bartók - Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta" and "Hindemith - Sinfonie "Mathis der Maler"". The orchestra indicated is the Berliner Philharmoniker, under the direction of Herbert von Karajan, whose photograph in full conducting posture adorns the lower part of the cover.

The EMI Studio DRM logo is clearly visible at the bottom right of the front cover, as well as the reference CDM 7 69242 2. The red spine of the case adds a distinctive touch, often associated with editions from this period. No major defects are visible on the front of the case, apart from slight signs of wear or handling, typical of a used CD.

The cover highlights the prestigious nature of the recording, with a clean and professional layout. Conductor Herbert von Karajan, an iconic figure in recorded classical music, is featured with an expressive image in full action. The overall visual evokes an edition from the late 20th century, in line with EMI Studio standards of the time.

The case appears complete and clean on the visible side, with no apparent breakages. The visible part of the cover shows no stains or discoloration. The text and logo printing is clear and well-centered.

Condition
Used item sold as is. The front of the case and the cover are in good overall condition with slight superficial marks consistent with normal use.

Did you know? Bartók composed "Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta" in 1936, a work famous for its innovative use of timbres and rhythms. This piece has been used in several films, notably Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining," contributing to its fame outside the classical repertoire.

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