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Sergei Rachmaninov plays his piano concerto No 2 Posted by: kspm01
Video duration: 580 seconds Rachmaninov was of course the brilliant virtuoso we all know, but as a genious composer he has as well his place in the standard classical repertoire. Here we hear him play the moderato from his second piano concerto. This unique recording with the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra directed by Leopold Stokowski was made for RCA in 1929. At request, I'm now uploading the first movement. Related: 78rpm, concerto, no, piano, rachmaninov, sergei, stokowski |
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Sergei Rachmaninov plays his piano concerto No 2 Posted by: kspm01
Video duration: 640 seconds Rachmaninov was of course the brilliant virtuoso we all know, but as a genious composer he has as well his place in the standard classical repertoire. Here we hear him play the adagio sostenuto from his second piano concerto. This unique recording with the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra directed by Leopold Stokowski was made for RCA in 1929. Related: 78rpm, concerto, no, piano, rachmaninov, sergei, stokowski |
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Duke Ellington - A Night At The Cotton Club Posted by: kspm01
Video duration: 501 seconds This is an exceptional showcase recording of Duke Ellington & His Cotton Club Orchestra, made for Victor on April 13th, 1929. It recreates the atmosphere of a real concert situation at the Cotton Club. The band plays a medley, including: 1. Cotton Club Stomp 2. Misty Morning 3. Goin' To Town 4. Freeze And Melt Related: 78rpm, a, and, at, club, cotton, duke, ellington, his, night, orchestra, the |
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Jack Hylton - Happy Days Are Here Again Posted by: kspm01
Video duration: 193 seconds This may be the ultimate cheer-up song of the Depression. For sure, Hylton & His Orchestra (with uncredited vocal trio) recorded one of the most smashing, lusciously orchestrated versions of it in the Small Queen's Hall in London. It was issued on a HMV, dated January 30th, 1930. Related: 78rpm, again, are, days, happy, here, hylton, jack |
![Fritz Kreisler plays \"Méditation\" from Massenet\](http://img.youtube.com/vi/G8IyoNTaeT0/2.jpg "Fritz Kreisler plays \\"Méditation\\" from Massenet\") |
Fritz Kreisler plays "Méditation" from Massenet's "Thaïs" Posted by: kspm01
Video duration: 247 seconds At request, another moving Kreisler upload, the famous "Méditation de Thaïs" from Jules Massenet's homonym opera. On this recording, made for Victor on February 2nd, 1928, he was accompanied by pianist Carl Lamson. Related: 78rpm, fritz, jules, kreisler, massenet, méditation, thaïs |
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Hoagy Carmichael - Stardust Posted by: kspm01
Video duration: 208 seconds Hoagy Carmichael was a genious songwriter and performer. On this sublime record, uploaded by request, he plays a piano solo version of one of his best known compositions. Record was made for Victor on December 6th, 1933. Related: 78rpm, carmichael, hoagy, stardust |
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Ambrose & His Orchestra - Happy Days Are Here Again Posted by: kspm01
Video duration: 186 seconds I couldn't resist uploading two more versions of one of my favorite tunes. The first is by Ambrose, possibly the best British band ever besides Hylton's. Ambrose made his first records in 1922 but reached his peak around 1935. This excellent version was recorded for Decca on January 29, 1930. Vocal by Lou Abelardo. Related: 78rpm, again, ambrose, are, days, happy, here, orchestra |
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Ethel Waters - Stormy Weather Posted by: kspm01
Video duration: 191 seconds At request, I've uploaded a second Ethel Waters song: this unforgettable version of "Stormy Weather", recorded for Brunswick on May 3rd, 1933. She was accompanied by a brilliant studio orchestra including Tommy Dorsey on trombone and his brother Jimmy on clarinet. Related: 78rpm, ethel, jazz, stormy, waters, weather |
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Scott Joplin - Stoptime Rag Posted by: kspm01
Video duration: 157 seconds Scott Joplin was the King of Ragtime, and I thought it was interesting to post a pianola roll of one of his compositions, made at the beginning of the 20th century. This roll, attributed to Joplin, is probably played by a pianist from his entourage (who remained uncredited however). Related: joplin, piano, rag, roll, scott, stoptime |
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Sophie Tucker - My Yiddishe Momme Posted by: kspm01
Video duration: 345 seconds This is a unique record by this singer, stage comedienne and film actress. She was popular with her sometimes pretty risqué songs, but being born from Jewish parents, she recorded one song both in English and Yiddish. On this record, made for Columbia on June 20th, 1928, she was accompanied by Ted Shapiro And His Orchestra. The clip contains both sides of this 78RPM record. Related: 78rpm, momme, my, sophie, tucker, yiddishe |
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Ethel Waters - Am I Blue (new copy) Posted by: kspm01
Video duration: 197 seconds Ethel Waters was a brilliant jazz vocalist, who deserves to be better known to our present generation. This song from the film "On With The Show" was recorded for Columbia on May 14th, 1929. Related: 78rpm, am, blue, ethel, i, jazz, waters |
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All Bowlly - The Very Thought Of You (new copy) Posted by: kspm01
Video duration: 173 seconds At request, I'm uploading this unforgettable interpretation by Al Bowlly, one of the greatest British artists ever. He was born in Mozambique and made about 1,000 recordings between 1927 and 1941. This one was made for Decca on April 9th, 1934. He was accompanied by Monia Liter, an equally prolific Ukrainian-born British pianist, conductor and arranger. Related: 78rpm, al, bowlly, liter, monia, of, the, thought, very, you |
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Comedian Harmonists - Irgendwo auf der Welt Posted by: kspm01
Video duration: 176 seconds This brilliant ensemble was an inspiration for all close harmony groups, even for the greatest classical ones like the King's Singers. Since they are hardly represented on the site, I uploaded this song. It was recorded for Electrola in 1932. Related: 78rpm, auf, comedian, der, harmonists, irgendwo, welt |
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Golden Gate Orchestra - Five Foot Two, Eyes Of Blue Posted by: kspm01
Video duration: 235 seconds Golden Gate Orchestra was a pseudonym for the California Ramblers, one of the fantastic, but not well-known orchestras during the 20's. This tune, of which the complete title is "Five Foot Two, Eyes Of Blue (Has Anyone Seen My Girl)" was recorded for Edison in 1925. Vocal by Hall and Ryan. Related: 78rpm, anyone, blue, eyes, five, foot, gate, girl, golden, has, my, of, orchestra, seen, two |
![Fritz Kreisler plays his \"Caprice Viennois\" op. 2](http://img.youtube.com/vi/MF8ZPRfz43o/2.jpg "Fritz Kreisler plays his \\"Caprice Viennois\\" op. 2") |
Fritz Kreisler plays his "Caprice Viennois" op. 2 Posted by: kspm01
Video duration: 260 seconds At request, I'm uploading one of the many versions Kreisler recorded of his work "Caprice Viennois". This one is the last version he made for RCA-Victor at the Philadelphia Academy of Music on January 15th, 1942, accompanied by the Victor Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Charles O'Connell. Related: 78rpm, caprice, charles, classical, fritz, kreisler, oconnell, viennois |
