Jacqueline du Pré — Elgar Cello Concerto / Sea Pictures (Barbirolli/LSO)
Classical · 1965
The sleeve
Images of the pressing listed below, from Discogs.
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92.8
overall
No. 1
of 147 among classical & jazz, by overall
Scores
| Performance | 90 |
|---|---|
| Showcase | 89 |
| Pressing | 84 |
| Taste match | 92 |
| Acclaim | 90 |
Occasion suitability
| Dinner | 86 |
|---|---|
| Café | 98 |
| Headphones | 86 |
| Friday | 48 |
| Background | 82 |
About the artist
English cellist, born in Oxford and raised in Purley, Surrey before the family moved to London; a prodigy whose performing career was cut short by multiple sclerosis
The pressing
| Discogs master | 281115 |
|---|---|
| Versions | 36 |
| Speed | 33 rpm |
| Audiophile notes | 180g (2017 Warner Classics remaster, Martin Krafft lacquer cut); 2002 HMV ASD655 180g; Electric Recording Co. ERC044 (boutique 180g, limited/numbered) |
| Top-rated release | 5612823 |
| Reference pressing | HMV ASD 655 ED1 S/C first pressing / Electric Recording Co. ERC044 (180g boutique) / 2017 Warner Classics 180g remaster |
| Discogs | the pressing on Discogs |
The record
| A1.a | 1st Movement: Adagio - Moderato | — |
| A1.b | 2nd Movement: Lento - Allegro Molto | — |
| A2.a | 3rd Movement: Adagio | — |
| A2.b | 4th Movement: Allegro, Ma Non Troppo | — |
Side B
| 1 | Sea Slumber Song | — |
| 2 | In Haven (Capri) | — |
| 3 | Sabbath Morning At The Sea | — |
| 4 | Where Corals Lie | — |
| 5 | The Swimmer | — |
Tracklist: Discogs pressing listing