Brahms Cello Sonatas Fournier Backhaus Decca Analogphonic LP

Brahms Cello Sonatas Nos. 1 & 2

Pierre Fournier, Violoncello

Wilhelm Backhaus, Piano

Decca Analogphonic 180g LP LXT 5077 / LP43167

from the original analogue master tapes of Universal Music

audiophile analogue mastering by John Webber at Air Studios

180g audiophile virgin vinyl pressing by Pallas Group GmbH in Germany

printed in Korea

new, factory sealed

"Fournier’s particular brand of lyricism suits these sonatas very well, and he sounds especially fine on the lower strings... and Fournier makes golden sounds. He takes the slow movement much faster than his rivals, but sings the more lyrical trio section with a sweetness that is wholly disarming. His performance of the finale of this sonata (No.1) is without question the best." (Gramophone)

"Cellist Pierre Fournier (1906-1986) developed a more suave, elegant style that became his endearing trademark for more than 40 years. The 1955 record of the Brahms’ 2 Cello Sonatas, with pianist Wilhelm Backhaus (1884-1969), captures the wonderful wide-ranging beauty of dignity, passion, joy and reserve in both works." (Town Line Newspaper)