I’ve now acquired a better source for Susskind’s Pye recording of Handel’s Messiah, which I present here in rather better sound than its previous appearance. I repeat below the full details of this recording: This Pye recording from 1958 is announced on the blue folder it was issued in as “Handel’s Messiah – the original […]
All posts in category Vocal/Choral
Rousseau – “Le Devin du Village” with Micheau, Gedda and Roux, conducted by Louis de Froment; Selections from Rameau operas, conducted by Nadia Boulanger; Renee Chemet – Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso; Eugene Goossens – selections from Tosca
La Guerre des Bouffons reaches my site today, with works from opposing sides of the French operatic conflict. Rousseau is better known as a philosopher, but fancied himself as something of a musician, and his “Le Devin du Village” was extremely influential in its day. It was later parodied by Mozart in “Bastien und Bastienne.” […]
Posted by Damians78s on November 16, 2009
https://music.damians78s.co.uk/2009/11/16/rousseau-le-devin-du-village-with-micheau-gedda-and-roux-conducted-by-louis-de-froment-selections-from-rameau-operas-conducted-by-nadia-boulanger-renee-chemet-introduction-a/
Landon Ronald – New World Symphony (acoustic recording,1919-22); Ketelbey – Irish Jigs; David McCallum – traditional Scottish fiddle pieces; Peter Miles, actor, sings two pop songs
This latest update brings a rather mixed bag of recordings, and some departures from my usual fare. The series of Landon Ronald recordings continues with his acoustic account of Dvorak’s New World Symphony. The recording amounts to just 8 sides, two for each movement. All except for the Scherzo are cut slightly: First Movement: Bars […]
Posted by Damians78s on October 25, 2009
https://music.damians78s.co.uk/2009/10/25/landon-ronald-new-world-symphony-acoustic-recording1919-22-ketelbey-irish-jigs-david-mccallum-traditional-scottish-fiddle-pieces-peter-miles-actor-sings-two-pop-songs/
Landon Ronald – Tchaikovsky 5; Franz André – French overtures, Bolero, Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Rhapsodie Dahoméenne, Coppélia, Sylvia; Theo Olof – Mozart Violin Concerto No.5, Walter Goehr; Carl Bamberger – Mozart Symphony No.32; Frank Titterton – Schubert Lieder in English
Thanks to a recent email containing a substantial, though unfinished Franz André discography, I now know that a number of his stereo recordings are out of copyright, so it seemed apt to post a selection of mainly French music. Also, there’s more Tchaikovsky from Landon Ronald, a Mozart Violin Concerto with Theo Olof, and two […]
Posted by Damians78s on August 13, 2009
https://music.damians78s.co.uk/2009/08/13/landon-ronald-tchaikovsky-5-franz-andre-french-overtures-bolero-sorcerers-apprentice-rhapsodie-dahomeenne-coppelia-sylvia-theo-olof-mozart-violin-concerto-no-5-walter-goehr-car/
Landon Ronald – Tchaikovsky, Schumann, Wagner, Svendsen Bizet; Eugene Goossens – Tchaikovsky; Mary Law; Il Trovatore – Carrie Lanceley & Gwilym Richards; Daisy Kennedy interviewed
People are probably starting to wonder just how many Landon Ronald recordings I have. There are still plenty more to come, and a few early transfers which I’m keen to revisit. So, for the summer, a selection of Tchaikovsky, Svendsen, Wagner and Bizet, including a bonus side by Eugene Goossens. Schumann – Carnaval Mediafire link […]
Posted by Damians78s on August 3, 2009
https://music.damians78s.co.uk/2009/08/03/landon-ronald-eugene-goossens-mary-law-carrie-lanceley-gwilym-richards-daisy-kennedy/
Walter Susskind conducts Handel’s Messiah
As the Easter weekend approaches, and soon after that, the 250th anniversary of Handel’s death, it seemed to be time for a Messiah recording. This Pye recording from 1958 is announced on the blue folder it was issued in as “Handel’s Messiah – the original manuscript.” This is perhaps misleading – while the performance observes […]
Posted by Damians78s on April 10, 2009
https://music.damians78s.co.uk/2009/04/10/walter-susskind-conducts-handels-messiah/
Offenbach’s Orphée aux enfers, conducted by Jules Gressier
Jules Gressier conducted a number of abridged French operetta recordings for Pathé in the early 1950s, and the one given here is undoubtedly the best known from this repertoire. Offenbach – Orphée aux enfers Pathé DTX 30143 Recorded 22nd to 24th December 1952 Mediafire link for abridged Orphée aux enfers – Gressier (These are zip […]
Posted by Damians78s on March 15, 2009
https://music.damians78s.co.uk/2009/03/15/offenbachs-orphee-aux-enfers-conducted-by-jules-gressier/
Eleanor Jones-Hudson in oratorio and opera
Eleanor Jones-Hudson (1874-1946), the Welsh soprano and wife of the flautist Eli Hudson has appeared here in a number of ensemble recordings, so it seems time to present some of her solo work. In this anniversary year, it’s somehow appropriate to hear her in two of the best known soprano arias by Handel and Haydn. […]
Posted by Damians78s on March 10, 2009
https://music.damians78s.co.uk/2009/03/10/eleanor-jones-hudson-in-oratorio-and-opera/
Mendelssohn with Harty, Mendelssohn’s Walpurgisnacht, Golschmann’s Shostakovich, Raybould, Goossens, Heger, Frank Mullings and Salvatore Salvati
This latest update sees a site redesign, and a number of new transfers on site. In the orchestral arena, we have Harty’s sparkling account of Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony (afflicted by swish), Golschmann’s early 1950s LP recording of Shostakovich’s 5th Symphony, overtures conducted by Clarence Raybould (on Regal), and Eugene Goossens (on Edison Bell), and a […]
Posted by Damians78s on February 22, 2009
https://music.damians78s.co.uk/2009/02/22/mendelssohn-with-harty-mendelssohns-walpurgisnacht-golschmanns-shostakovich-raybould-goossens-heger-frank-mullings-and-salvatore-salvati/
Mario Rossi conducts Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony, Robert Easton sings Mendelssohn and Gounod
As Mendelssohn’s 200th birthday arrives, it seems apt to provide a few more items by this wonderful composer. Thus we have a symphony, and a wonderful bass aria which was much loved by English speaking singers, yet seems sadly neglected now. Mendelssohn – Son and Stranger – I am a roamer Gounod – Philemon and […]
Posted by Damians78s on February 3, 2009
https://music.damians78s.co.uk/2009/02/03/mario-rossi-conducts-mendelssohns-italian-symphony-robert-easton-sings-mendelssohn-and-gounod/
German’s Welsh Rhapsody from Landon Ronald and Henry Gibson, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf in La Traviata
There are just a few items today, with more to follow later in the week. Edward German’s “Welsh Rhapsody” was, surprisingly, not one of the many works that German himself conducted for the Gramophone Company. Pioneering acoustic versions were left to Dan Godfrey (on one side), Henry Gibson and the Mayfair Orchestra (2 sides) and […]
Posted by Damians78s on February 1, 2009
https://music.damians78s.co.uk/2009/02/01/germans-welsh-rhapsody-from-landon-ronald-and-henry-gibson-elisabeth-schwarzkopf-in-la-traviata/
Luella Melius
Luella Melius is a far from well known singer. “Luella Melius, soprano, born 21st August 1892, Appleton, Wisconsin. Date of death unknown. Her actual name was Mrs. W. Fulton Melhuish. She began her training in Chicago as a child, and then studied under Jean de Reszke in Paris. She debuted at the Vienna Volksoper under […]
Posted by Damians78s on November 23, 2008
https://music.damians78s.co.uk/2008/11/23/luella-melius/
Safford Cape conducts Dufay
Safford Cape and the Pro Musica Antiqua of Brussels recently appeared on this site on an Anthologie Sonore 78 of works by Dufay and Isaac. Cape and his group returned to the Dufay in 1950 – it was one of thirteen items on an LP of Dufay’s secular works which he recorded for Elaine Music […]
Posted by Damians78s on November 11, 2008
https://music.damians78s.co.uk/2008/11/11/safford-cape-conducts-dufay/
The Floral Dance and The Lute Player
Katie Moss’s 1911 song “The Floral Dance” was first recorded by Peter Dawson in 1912, and its popularity has endured. Dawson recorded four commercially released versions of it, and two broadcasts survive. The first recording of September 1912 was followed by a 10” version on the cheaper Zonophone label before the end of the year. […]
Posted by Damians78s on August 2, 2008
https://music.damians78s.co.uk/2008/08/02/the-floral-dance-and-the-lute-player/