William Backhaus

ABohemian Dance

Label: His Master's Voice
Catalogue number: 05534
Genre: Classical
Format: 78rpm shellac disc, 10 inch unless noted
Reference: #15473

William Backhaus, the distinguished German pianist, performing Glazunov's 'Reverie' and Mozart's Concerto No. 2, part 3, on His Master's Voice 05534. Backhaus was one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century.

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