Transcription of WFLN radio broadcast [sound recording], 1971 August 28.

Saint-Saëns, Camille, 1835-1921

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Composer. From the description of Camille Saint-Saëns autograph letter to unidentified recipient, 1913 Mar. 13. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 476902751 Saint-Saëns was known to have been composing the opera between 1881-1882. Cf. New Grove opera. From the description of Draft of the libretto of Henry VIII : manuscript, undated [between 1880 and 1883]. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232649239 French composer, pianist, organist, and writer. ...

Ormandy, Eugene

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Epithet: conductor British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000699.0x0001db Conductor; Music Director of the Philadelphia Orchestra, 1938-1980. From the description of Oral history conducted by Herbert Kupferberg, October 1969. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 213481085 From the description of Oral history conducted by Herbert Kupferberg, October 1969. (University of Pennsyl...

Debussy, Claude, 1862-1918

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Claude Debussy (b. 22 August 1862–d. 25 March 1918) was one of the most influential composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France he attended the Conservatoire de Paris originally to study piano before switing to composition. His orchestral works include Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune (1894), Nocturnes (1897–1899), Images (1905–1912). In 1904 he rose to international fame for his opera Pelléas et Mélisande. He also composed two books of Préludes a...

Carol, Norman

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Violinist; concertmaster of Philadelphia Orchestra, 1966- . From the description of Oral history conducted by Sharon Eisenhour, November 8, 1991. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155896120 From the description of Oral history conducted by Sharon Eisenhour, November 25, 1991. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155896118 ...

Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-1750

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From the partita no. 2 for solo violin by J.S. Bach.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Bach's chaconne / transcribed for large orchestra by Louis Gesensway. [19--]. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 144609295 Arranged 1856. First performance same year at the Philharmonic concerts, Vienna, von H. Esser conductor. Elgar's coda added subsequently.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Toccata : für die Orgel / compon...

Philadelphia orchestra

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Sousa, John Philip, 1854-1932

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John Philip Sousa (November 6, 1854 – March 6, 1932) was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era known primarily for American military marches. He is known as "The March King" or the "American March King", to distinguish him from his British counterpart Kenneth J. Alford who is also known as "The March King". Among his best-known marches are "The Stars and Stripes Forever" (National March of the United States of America), "Semper Fidelis" (official march of the United States...

Dvorák, Antonín, 1841-1904

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Antonín Dvořák was a Bohemian composer. In 1892 he accepted an invitation to head the National Conservatory in New York. He returned to Prague in 1895. From the description of Receipt : to The National Conservatory of Music of America, 1894 Apr. 26. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122615912 Antonín Dvořák was a Bohemian composer. In 1892 he accepted an invitation to head the National Conservatory in New York. He returned to Prague in 1895. From ...

Dukas, Paul

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French composer. From the description of Correspondence with Paul Poujaud, 1891-1935 (inclusive). (Yale University). WorldCat record id: 702195521 From the description of L'Ondine et le Pêcheur (Th. Gautier.). [n.d.] (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270563125 From the description of Variations et finale sur un menuet de J. Ph. Rameau. [between 1899 and 1902] (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270563130 From the description of [Sketchbook] [manuscript]. (Unknown)...

Jones, Mason

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Principal horn (1939-1978) and personnel manager (1963-1986) of the Philadelphia Orchestra. From the description of Oral history conducted by Sharon Eisenhour, April 12, 1991. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155896126 ...

Strauss, Johann, 1825-1899

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Composed 1854.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Nachtfalter Walzer, Op. 157 / Johann Strauss (the younger). [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 55503504 From the operetta in 3 acts with libretto by Josef Braun, "F. Zell" (pseudonym of Camillo Walzel), and Richard Genée after Victorien Sardou's comedy, Piccolino. Composed circa 1872. First performance Theater an der Wien, Vienna, 1 March 1873.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. F...

Ravel, Maurice

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Epithet: composer British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001219.0x000308 Maurice Ravel was a French composer; the apparent recipient, Toscanini, was a conductor. From the guide to the ALS, to [Arturo Toscanini], 1930 Sept. 9, (The New York Public Library. Music Division.) From the description of ALS, 1930 Sept. 9, to [Arturo Toscanini]. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122682742 ...