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Duo-Art reproducing piano roll from The Aeolian Company, New York. This roll features the legendary conductor and pianist Erno Rapee performing the most celebrated movement from Gaetano Donizetti’s dramatic opera, \"Lucia di Lammermoor\" — The iconic Act II Sextet (Chi mi frena in tal momento).
Known as one of the greatest ensemble pieces in operatic history, this complex arrangement beautifully translates the soaring multi-part vocal harmonies to the keyboard via Duo-Art\'s precise expression coding.
Collector Highlights & Condition Details:
- Rare Pictorial Leader: Includes the highly sought-after original artist portrait leader paper. The portrait of Erno Rapee, his printed testimonial statement, and his facsimile signature are in exceptionally clean condition with crisp edges and an intact metal pull-ring tab.
- Roll & Paper: The main paper body remains clean, tightly wound, and properly tracked with crisp musical expression perforations.
- Box & Label: Housed safely inside its original vintage box container. The end typography and decorative border graphics are exceptionally clean. The lid retains an old secondary inventory paper label on top, adding a layer of historical character without compromising the structural integrity of the box.
Designed specifically for the authentic nuance-tracking system of Duo-Art reproducing instruments. A fantastic museum-tier choice for opera aficionados, early 20th-century classical collectors, or automated instrument hobbyists.
SHIPPING & HANDLING:
- Wrapped carefully in sturdy protective packing material inside a rigid outer box to ensure the original label, vintage container, and delicate leader paper don\'t sustain flattening damage during shipping.
- Speedy handling with tracking uploaded the moment the package ships out.
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VOLUME DISCOUNTS & COMBINED SHIPPING:
Take advantage of multi-item savings! We offer automatic volume discounts when you purchase more than one roll from our collection at checkout:
- Buy 2 rolls: Save 10% off each item
- Buy 3 or more rolls: Save 15% off each item
