Sealed 1977 US original. An immortal performance that captures the heart of English romanticism. Jacqueline du Pré’s tone is both fierce and fragile — a once-in-a-generation interpretation of Elgar’s Cello Concerto that became her signature. Conducted by Daniel Barenboim and supported by both the Philadelphia Orchestra and the London Philharmonic, this performance delivers warmth, melancholy, and precision in perfect balance. The companion “Enigma Variations” adds noble contrast, rounding out a program that remains a cornerstone of the classical canon.

A must-own for any collector of audiophile classical recordings — timeless artistry, pressed in its most evocative form.