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Beethoven Sonata No 32 Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli 7 1/2 IPS Reel Tape London
Beethoven Sonata No 32 Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli 7 1/2 IPS Reel Tape London
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Experience the sublime mastery of Beethoven: Sonata No. 32 by Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli on reel-to-reel tape, where every keystroke is a lesson in precision, passion, and piano wizardry. Recorded during the mid-20th century, this analog gem captures Michelangeli—renowned for his crystalline technique and almost supernatural control—bringing Beethoven’s final piano sonata to life with breathtaking clarity. Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111, is a pinnacle of late Beethoven: dramatic, profound, and heartbreakingly beautiful, with its fiery first movement giving way to a transcendent, ethereal second. The reel-to-reel format preserves the warmth, depth, and nuance of Michelangeli’s touch, making it feel as if the maestro himself is performing in your living room. Perfect for classical music aficionados, vintage audio collectors, or anyone who believes the piano can be both a thunderstorm and a whisper, this tape is a must-have slice of musical history wrapped in the glorious glow of analog sound.
Specifications:
- Name: Beethoven: Sonata No 32 By Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
- Tape Speed: 4 Track, Stereo, 7 1/2 IPS
- Tape Type: 7" Plastic Reel
- Tape # LCL 80165
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