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Paul Bowles Great first recording of PAUL BOWLES Sonata for Two PianosThe American writer and composer Paul Bowles spent much of his life in Morocco. He is primarily remembered for his novel The Sheltering Sky but also excelled as a composer in many forms. His piano music spans an impressive variety of styles and reflects his wide cultural interests. Paul Bowles Sonata For Two Pianos Bowles - Sonata For Two PianosA1 1st Movement: Strict Tempo Allegro A2 2nd Movement: Molto Tranquillo Andante A3 3rd Movement: Absolutely Strict Tempo AllegroOriginal Issue Concert Hall COMPLETE 2x10" red vinyl pressings 78 rpm no albumCondition: EXCELLENT close to PRISTINE rare scuffs, EXCEPTIONALLY QUIET rare ticksA CHOICE COPY Arthur Gold (1917-1990) and Robert Fizdale (1920-1995) were an American piano duo who performedtogether throughout the second half of the twentieth century. During their careers, a number of prominent composers in theUnited States and Europe wrote works for the duo, including Georges Auric, Luciano Berio, Paul Frederic Bowles, JohnCage, and Francis Poulenc. This collection contains nine music manuscripts of works for two pianos either commissionedby or dedicated to Gold and Fizdale from notable composers of the twentieth century, including three members of theFrench group "Les Six."Arthur Gold and Robert Fizdale were an influential American two-piano ensemble. They were also authors and television cooking show hosts who lived a lifelong gay partnership based around their common interests of music, travel and cooking. The duo also revolutionized the art of performing as a two-piano duo, and are responsible for many of the most important works of the second half of the 20th century, including works by John Cage ("A Book of Music" (1944) one of Cage's earliest experiments using prepared Piano), Paul Bowles, Virgil Thomson, Ned Rorem & many other very important American Composers. Gold and Fizdale were fixtures in New York's artistic community, being friends with literary and cultural figures such as Truman Capote, James Schuyler, George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins. Duo-pianists Arthur Gold (1917-1990) and Robert Fizdale (1920-1995) made their professional debut in 1944 when they premiered two works by John Cage for prepared pianos. During subsequent decades they transformed duo-pianism through their increasing international acclaim and contributions of new repertoire by commissioning 23 two-piano works from renowned composers such as Francis Poulenc (Sonata for Two Pianos), Samuel Barber (Souvenirs), Darius Milhaud, Ned Rorem, Virgil Thomson, John Cage, and Paul Bowles. They also revived neglected works, most notably the two early duo concertos by Felix Mendelssohn. The photo above dates from 1967. The pianists created a dynamic and emotional experience for their audiences through their artistry, dazzling virtuosity, impeccable ensemble skills, and thorough attention to musical details. Because of their mass public appeal, Gold and Fizdale became the first duo-piano team to sign a recording contract with a major label, Columbia Records. Both Gold and Fizdale were of Russian Jewish descent, and they met while they were students at Juilliard, forming a lifelong gay partnership based around their common interests of music, travel and cooking. Gold, who was born in Toronto, Canada, moved to NYC to study at Juilliard, and Chicago-born Fizdale arrived at the school three years later. They became important fixtures in New York City's artistic community and were known as “The Boys” by their close friends. They spent many months in Europe, notably Paris and Rome, and befriended composers of the group known as “Les six.” The French Government appointed Mr. Fizdale a Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. When Gold began having problems with arthritis in his hands in the late 1970s, the duo turned their attention to literary projects, publishing biographies of Misia Sert (1981) and Sarah Bernhardt (1991). The couple began writing food articles for Vogue magazine and launched a television cooking show. They were also contributing editors of Architectural Digest magazine. In 1984 they published "The Gold and Fizdale Cookbook", dedicated to their friend George Balanchine, "In whose kitchen we spent many happy hours..." More Great Records on sale right now: CLICK ON THIS LINK TO SEE MORE GREAT RECORDS CLICK ON THIS LINK TO SEE ALL ITEMS - VINTAGE BOOKS, VICTROLA and TURNTABLE ITEMS, CDs, Books and DVDs http://shop.ebay.com/carsten_sf/m.html ==== A Quick NOTE ON GRADING AND SHIPPING: As you can see from my feedback, I try hard to earn your POSITIVE FEEDBACK and FIVE STAR RATINGS. If for any reason your transaction was NOT SATISFACTORY, pls contact me and I will work something out with you. YOU WILL NEVER HAVE A REASON TO GIVE ME A NEGATIVE RATING or a LOW STAR RATING. Quick note on grading: The Grade (Excellent to Poor, I don't give Mint) refers to the WEAR of the record. 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Price: 84.99 USD
Location: San Francisco, California
End Time: 2024-11-16T17:29:35.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7.49 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
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Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Artist: CLICK RIGHT ARROW > FOR CONDITION, Arthur GOLD, Robert FIZDALE
Format: Record
Material: Shellac
Genre: Chamber Music, Classical
Record Label: Concert Hall
Record Size: 10"
Style: Allemande, Ars Nova, Brass, Caprice, Character Piece, Concerto, Duet, Etude, Film Score/Soundtrack, Fugue, Instrumental, Minuet, Music Hall, Nocturne, Octet, Partita, Passacaglia, Prelude, Quartet, Quintet, Rhapsody, Septet, Serenade, Sextet, Sinfonia, Sonata, Suite, Toccata, Trio, Waltz
Speed: 78 RPM
Release Title: PAUL BOWLES Sonata for Two Pianos
Catalog Number: Series A Album 5, Album 5
