Respighi – Antal Dorati, Philharmonia Hungarica – Ancient Airs & Dances (LP, Stereo, Golden Imports Reissue, Netherlands Pressing, 1973, Mercury SRI 75009)

Why This Record Matters
Respighi's Ancient Airs & Dances remains one of the composer's most beloved orchestral works, transforming Renaissance and Baroque lute music into richly orchestrated twentieth-century masterpieces. Antal Dorati and the Philharmonia Hungarica deliver elegant, expressive performances that have long been admired by collectors of Mercury classical recordings for their musicality and excellent recorded sound.

Collector Note
1973 Mercury Golden Imports reissue manufactured in the Netherlands for U.S. distribution. Pressed from Dutch Phonodisc stampers, this imported edition offers high-quality European vinyl manufacturing while preserving Mercury's celebrated recording of Dorati conducting the Philharmonia Hungarica. This copy remains in the original shrink wrap.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+ (still in original shrink wrap)

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo, Reissue
Label: Mercury – SRI 75009 (Golden Imports Series)
Country: Netherlands (Imported for U.S. distribution)
Released: November 1973
Genre: Classical
Style: Modern

Matrix / Runout
Side A: SRI 75 009 1Y 3 670 138
Side B: SRI 75 009 2Y 3 670 06

Tracklist

Suite No. 1
A1 Balletto – 3:02
A2 Gagliarda – 3:51
A3 Vilanella – 5:11
A4 Finale – Passo Mezzo E Mascherada – 4:06

Suite No. 2
A5 Laura Soave – 4:03
A6 Danza Rustica – 4:10
A7 Campanae Parisienses – 5:07
B1 Bergamasca – 5:36

Suite No. 3
B2 Italiana – 3:41
B3 Arie Di Corte – 7:46
B4 Siciliana – 3:03
B5 Passacaglia – 4:04

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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