Transcription of WFLN radio broadcast [sound recording], 1965 January 2.

Gershwin, George, 1898-1937

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George Gershwin was a composer and pianist; his best-known works are Rhapsody in Blue (1924), An American in Paris (1928), "I Got Rhythm" (1930), and the opera Porgy and Bess (1935), which included the hit "Summertime". Gershwin moved to Hollywood and composed numerous film scores. He died in 1937 of a malignant brain tumor....

Kostelanetz, André, 1901-1980

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André Kostelanetz (1901-1980) was born in Russia and studied in Petrograd before coming to the USA. He became a successful conductor and arranger, and in 1930 was engaged as conductor for the CBS radio network, beginning a long association with broadcasting and film work. He is credited with popularizing classical music. He made many successful arrangements of light music, using heavily concentrated instrumental sonorities, and his orchestrations had a direct influence on film music of the time...

Bernstein, Leonard, 1918-1990

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Leonard Bernstein (August 25, 1918 – October 14, 1990) was among the most important conductors of the second half of the 20th Century and also the first American conductor to receive international acclaim. His best-known work is the Broadway musical West Side Story; other works include three symphonies, Chichester Psalms, Serenade after Plato's "Symposium", the original score for the film On the Waterfront, and theater works including On the Town, Wonderful Town, Candide, and his MASS. Bernstei...

Toscanini, Arturo, 1867-1957

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Conductor. From the description of Arturo Toscanini souvenir card, 1952 summer. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 501180914 Italian conductor, considered one of the greatest of the early 20th century. Started his career in Italy and spent much of his later years in the United States. From the description of Autograph letter signed, from Toscanini to Mme Emmy Destinn, n.d. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754872455 Italian conductor. From the descr...

De Falla, Manuel

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Manuel de Falla was a Spanish classical composer. Ricardo Vinès was a Spanish pianist. From the description of [Postcard, 1921 avril 4 to] Ricardo Vinès / Manuel de Falla. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 191100808 Spanish composer. From the description of Autograph postcard signed, dated : Granada, 30 December 1922, to O.M. Kling [at J. & W. Chester], 1922 Dec. 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270576695 From the description of Autograph note...

Philadelphia orchestra

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Chapí, Ruperto, 1851-1909

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Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich, 1840-1893

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Composed 1888-89. Scenario by Marius Petipa and I.A. Vsevolozhsky. Based on Perrault's fairy tale. First performance Maryinsky Theatre St. Petersburg, 27 Jan. 1890, R. Drigo conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of La belle au bois dormant : ballet, op. 66 / Tschaikowsky. [19--?] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 41964015 Russian composer, 19th century. From the description of Autograph letter signed, from Tchaikovsky to C...

Lehár, Franz, 1870-1948

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Austrian composer of operettas, including "The Merry Widow." Born in Hungary. From the description of Franz Lehar calling card [manuscript], 1914 Jun 3. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 301965214 Austrian composer and conductor of Hungarian origin. From the description of Autograph note on his visiting card, dated : [Vienna, n.d.], to an unidentified recipient, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270873500 From the description of Autograp...

Waldteufel, Emil, 1837-1915

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French composer, pianist, and conductor. From the description of Autograph postal card signed, dated : Grandcamp-les-Bains (Calvados), 6 January 1899, to M. Evelie, doublebass player in Paris, 1899 Jan. 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270678946 ...

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...

Kabalevsky, Dmitry Borisovich, 1904-1987

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Russian composer, pianist, and writer on music. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Moscow, 5 February 1938, to Nikolay Andreyevich [Malko], 1938 Feb. 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270578709 From the description of "Quartet N 2" : autograph manuscript, 1955. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270566525 Composed 1934. First performance Moscow, 25 December 1934, Moscow Philharmonic, Albert Coates conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. Fr...

Lyadov, Anatoly Konstantinovich, 1855-1914

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No. 1 composed originally for solo piano, 1890, as part of Two Pieces, op. 24. No. 2 composed originally for solo piano, 1895, as part of Three Preludes, op. 36. This arrangement 1939. First performance Philadelphia, 25 June 1939, Philadelphia Federal Symphony Orchestra, J.W.F. Leman conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Two preludes / by Anatole Liadow ; arranged for string orchestra by Bernard Morgan. [1975] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record ...