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Hace 2 días · Leopold Stokowski's eminence as one of the truly great conductors of the 20th century over a career spanning more than six decades is exemplified in this set, which features live performances in stereo of symphonies and other works he conducted in concert during his final years and which, in many cases, he had premiered on record as well.
Hace 1 día · Over the years, prominent conductors have led performances and issued recordings: Leopold Stokowski, André Previn, Howard Mitchell, Leonard Slatkin, and John Williams. Since 1999, the suite has been programmed dozens of times in cities from New York to Charlottesville Chicago to Tuscaloosa, Washington, D.C. to Portland, Oregon.
Hace 2 días · This is one of Stokowski's finest recordings from the early days of stereo. Enjoy! Symphony No 11 in G minor ("The Year 1905") op 103 by Dmitri Shostakovich 1. The Palace Square (Adagio) 2. January 9th (Allegro) 3. Eternal Memory (Adagio) 4. Alarm (Allegro non troppo) Houston Symphony Orchestra Leopold Stokowski, conductor
Hace 1 día · Leopold Stokowski’s eminence as one of the truly great conductors of the 20th century over a career spanning more than six decades is exemplified in this set, which features live performances in stereo of symphonies and other works he conducted in concert during his final years and which, in many cases, he had premiered on record as well.
Hace 3 días · “Leopold,” whisper the people as Bugs Bunny, in a periwig and tuxedo, strides up to the conductor’s platform, and “Leopold,” and “L-l-leopold!” — for the famous Leopold Stokowski, who once taught Debra’s grandmother, by the way. Bugs is out for revenge against Giovanni Jones, the fat opera singer.
Hace 3 días · It is known that Rachmaninoff had very large hands and he utilized them in this concerto, so for some pianists it is a real challenge. Judging from Rachmaninoff’s famous 1929 RCA Victor recording with Leopold Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra, he played this work with great feeling and intensity.
Hace 3 días · The first performance was the Little Fuge in G Minor played by organist Michael Korn, a virtuoso at only 21 years old. “When instruments are played well they are so inspiring, even if they are not your favorite.” (Me) The second performance of Bach’s Little Fuge in G Minor was by the orchestra conducted by Leopold Stokowski.
