Previously released compilation (Mercury, p1995) Compact disc. The 51-disc set is accompanied by historical and biographical notes in English (64 p. : port.) Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra (1st-2nd works) ; London Symphony Orchestra (3rd work) ; University of Minnesota Brass Band (1st work) ; Antal Dorati, conductor ; Deems Taylor, commentator. Recorded Dec. 1955 (2nd work) and Apr. 1958 (1st work), United States, and June 1960 (3rd work), Great Britain. Commentaries recorded Nov. 1958 (1st) and Nov. 1960 (2nd), United States.
Contents:
Commentary by Deems Taylor Ludwig van Beethoven (9:26) Commentary by Deems Taylor (11:55) -- Capriccio Italien, op. 45 / Tchaikovsky (14:30) -- Wellington's victory ("The battle of Vitoria"), op. 91 / Ludwig van Beethoven (14:51) -- Commentary by Deems Taylor (9:26)
Series:
Mercury living presence : the collector's edition ; CD 9.
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