Object number
2018.5.1
Title
A Gramophone Disc Entitled "Schlager des Rokoko".
Creator
Description
A 12 inch vinyl long-playing stereo gramophone disc entitled "Schlager des Rokoko, Originalwerke fur Guitarre mit Hammerklavier", performed by duo Mario Sicca and Rita Maria Fleres, using "Instrumenten des Germanischen Nationalmuseums Nurnberg". Recording by Da Camera Magna serial number SM 93605. Complete with an inner protective paper sleeve and a gloss card cover bearing, on the front, the title of the work, illustrations of a piano and a guitar and, on the reverse, sleeve notes about the performance, a short history of the guitar in German, French and English and a photograph of the duo. The front cover bears a manuscript dedication to Mr Wilfrid and Mrs Kay Appleby, signed by Sicca and Fleres. The record consists of a two sided disc in black vinyl with navy blue centre labels and a spindle hole.
Date
1960 - 1990
Production period
20th century
Object name
Material
Technique
Dimensions
- diam: disc300mm
- h: sleeve311mm
- w: 314mm
Inscription
In Italian, "A Mr Wilfred e Mrs Kay Appleby, con ammizazione" and "Mario Sicca & Rita Maria Fleres". Then "Grand Piano J. Broadwood - London, 1815" and "Guitar J Georg Staufer 1830 (Catgut Strings!)".