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Pablo de Sarasate – Zigeunerweisen

♫ The composer performs his own work — Recorded in 1904 ♫

Zigeunerweisen, presented in two recorded parts and performed by Pablo de Sarasate himself. Both Disque pour Gramophone labels bear the wording “exécuté par l’auteur”, explicitly identifying the composer as the violinist.

A historical document for collectors interested in Sarasate's own interpretation of his music, with Recording Angel labels and the printed company name The Gramophone and Typewriter Ltd.

◆ Details

Artist: Pablo de Sarasate

Title: Zigeunerweisen (Sarasate) — Parts 1 and 2

Composer: Pablo de Sarasate

Label: Disque pour Gramophone

Catalogue numbers: G. C.-37930 — Part 1; G. C.-37935 — Part 2

Matrices: 4263o — Part 1; 4264o — Part 2

Recorded: 1904

Genre: Classical

Style: Violin repertoire

♫ Tracklist

• Side A: Zigeunerweisen (Sarasate) — (Ire Partie) — G. C.-37930
• Side B: Zigeunerweisen (Sarasate) — 2me Partie — G. C.-37935

The two recorded parts preserve Sarasate's own presentation of Zigeunerweisen. Their collecting interest lies in the direct connection between composition and performance, offering an opportunity to explore the work through its creator's playing.

◆ Personnel

• Pablo de Sarasate — violin; composer

Pablo de Sarasate appears here as both the creator and interpreter of Zigeunerweisen. The labels make this relationship explicit through the credit “exécuté par l’auteur” — performed by the composer.

For collectors of historical violin recordings, hearing a composer perform his own music offers a distinctive perspective on interpretation. These recordings preserve Sarasate's personal presentation of the work and form part of his recorded legacy from 1904.

◇ Technical details

Catalogue number — Part 1: G. C.-37930

Matrix — Part 1: 4263o

Catalogue number — Part 2: G. C.-37935

Matrix — Part 2: 4264o

Company: The Gramophone and Typewriter Ltd

Label design: Recording Angel motif beneath the heading “DISQUE POUR GRAMOPHONE”.

Performance credit: “exécuté par l’auteur”.

Additional printed wording: “FRENCH”, “VIOLIN” and “PARIS.”

Dating note: 1904 refers to the recording year, not a confirmed publication or manufacturing date for this copy.

◆ Condition

Record condition: EX- — Ultra slight surface marks.

Side 1 edge defect: A small chip, with a piece missing from the outer edge, is present before the recorded track. Please see the close-up photograph.

Assessment: Visually graded.

The edge chip is disclosed separately from the surface grade. Please review the photographs carefully. No playback assessment is provided, and no claim is made about the chip's effect on playback.

◆ Buy with confidence

• Label photographs provided for close inspection of the titles, performer credits and catalogue numbers.
• Visual condition clearly described, with a close-up photograph of the edge chip on Side 1.
• Careful handling and packaging specifically designed for fragile shellac records.
• Historical interest as a recording of Sarasate performing his own Zigeunerweisen.

◇ Shipping

• Secure and robust packaging specifically suitable for fragile shellac records.
• Combined shipping available for multiple purchases.
• Airmail priority, insured, and tracking number provided.

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