Carnegie Hall, Part 1

October 17, 2022, 7:00 pm

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Bill joins Gino Francesconi, Carnegie Hall’s Founding Archivist and Historian Emeritus of The Rose Museum, to take listeners backstage for an intimate view of the hall, its history, and the legendary performers who have appeared there. From the world premiere of Dvorak’s New World Symphony in 1893, to U.S. debuts by Jascha Heifetz, Igor Stravinsky, and Béla Bartók, to appearances by artists and activists who challenged racial restrictions and the political status quo, including Mahalia Jackson, Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Beatles. Carnegie Hall has long been a platform for social and artistic change that has challenged conventions.

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Playlist

Episode 1

Dvorak, Antonin: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, “From The New World”
III. Molto Vivace

NBC Symphony Orchestra/ Arturo Toscanini
Dvořák – Symphony No.9 / Kodály – Háry János:Suite / Smetana – The Moldau
RCA 60279
2:32

Damrosch, Leopold: Symphony in A Major:
II. Intermezzo scherzando. Vivace, con leggerezza
Azusa Pacific University Symphony Orchestra/ Christopher Russell
Symphony in A Major; Festival Overture; Etc.
Toccata Classics 261
5:42

Williams, Ralph Vaughan: “Old Hundredth” Psalm
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Waynflete Singers,
Choir of Winchester Cathedral/ Timothy Byram-Wigfield, David Hill
O Clap Your Hands
Argo 436 120
5:00

Beethoven, Ludwig Van: Leonore Overture No. 3, Op. 72A
NBC Symphony Orchestra/ Arturo Toscanini
Toscanini Conducts Beethoven Eroica, Egmont, Leonore No. 3
BBC Magazine BBC CON 1
13:06

Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich: Marche Solennelle
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra/ Richard Hayman
Majestic Marches
Naxos 8.550370
5:05

Berlioz, Hector: Te Deum, Op. 22: “Judex crederis”
London Symphony Chorus, London Philharmonic Choir, Wooburn Singers,
Francisco Araiza, European Community Youth Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Te Deum
DG 410 696-2
10:32

Dvorak, Antonin: Symphony No.9 in E Minor, Op. 95, “From The New World”
III. Molto Vivace
Arturo Toscanini & NBC Symphony Orchestra
Dvořák – Symphony No.9 / Kodály – Háry János:Suite / Smetana – The Moldau
RCA 60279
3:26

Episode 2

Chopin, Frederic: Revolutionary Etude in C minor, Op 10, No 12
Ignace Jan Paderewski
The American Recordings / Paderewski
Apr 2047276
2:41

Chopin, Frederic: Berceuse in D-Flat Major, op. 31
Ignace Jan Paderewski
The American Recordings / Paderewski
Apr 2047276
3:56

Liszt, Franz: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 10 in E Major

Ignace Jan Paderewski
The American Recordings / Paderewski
Apr 2047276
4:53

Paderewski, Ignacy Jan: Minuet

Ignace Jan Paderewski
The American Recordings / Paderewski
Apr 2047276
3:37

Paderewski, Ignacy Jan: Farewell to my American Friends

Ignace Jan Paderewski
The American Recordings / Paderewski
Apr 2047276
2:05

Chopin, Frédéric: Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23
Teresa Carreno
Recordings Of Teresa Carreño
Pierian 22
8:15

Dvorak, Antonin: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B 178, “From The New World”
I. Allegro
II. Largo

NBC Symphony Orchestra/ Arturo Toscanini
Toscanini Conducts Beethoven Eroica, Egmont, Leonore No. 3
BBC Magazine BBC CON 1
19:11

Episode 3

Dvorak, Antonin: Symphony No. 9 In E Minor, Op. 95, B 178,“From The New World”
IV. Allegro con fuoco

NBC Symphony Orchestra/ Arturo Toscanini
Symphony No.5 In E Minor, Op.95 “From The New World”
His Master’s Voice ALP 1222
10:15

Donizetti, Gaetano: Una Furtiva Lagrima

Enrico Caruso 1904
Erico Caruso- Complete Recording
Naxos 8.110703
3:00

Donizetti, Gaetano: Una Furtiva Lagrima
Digitally remastered version of a recording from the 1st of February 1904 (room 826, Carnegie Hall, NY)
Modern orchestration
http://www.enricocaruso.dk
5:44

Bizet, Georges: Les Pecheurs De Perles – “De Mon Amie, Fleur Endormie,” recorded 1916
Enrico Caruso
Enrico Caruso- Complete Recordings
Naxos 8.110751
2:15

Neapolitan Traditional/ Teodoro Cottrau: “Teodoro Cottrau L’addio a Napoli,” “Santa Lucia”
Enrico Caruso, Josef Pasternack
Enrico Caruso, Walter B. Rogers, Bianculli
3 Legendary Tenors – 1996
RCA 09026-68534-2
7:00

Verdi, Giuseppe: Nabucco “Va, pensiero”
NBC Symphony Orchestra/ Arturo Toscanini
Toscanini Collection Vol 63 – Verdi
RCA 60299
5:03

Wagner, Richard: Die Walküre “Walkürenritt”
NBC Symphony/ Arturo Toscanini
The Toscanini Collection – Highlights
RCA Victor Gold Seal 60340
5:10

Mahler, Gustav: Symphony No. 4  IV. Sehr Behaglich
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra/ Bernard Haitink, Sylvia McNair
Symphony No. 4
Philips 435 123
9:39

Episode 4

Wieniawski, Henryk: Violin Concerto No. 2 In D Minor, Op. 22
III. Allegro Con Fuoco – Allegro Moderato (a la Zingara)  (excerpt)

London Symphony Orchestra/ Sir John Barbirolli, Mischa Elman
Bruch Concerto No. 1 In G Minor for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 26 / Wieniawski Concerto No. 2 In D Minor For Violin And Orchestra, Opus 22
London Records LL 1486
1:18

Wieniawski, Henryk: Violin Concerto No. 2 In D Minor, Op. 22
II. Romance – Andante
III. Allegro Con Fuoco – Allegro Moderato (a la Zingara)

London Symphony Orchestra/ Sir John Barbirolli, Mischa Elman
Bruch Concerto No. 1 In G Minor For Violin And Orchestra, Opus 26 /
Wieniawski Concerto No. 2 In D Minor For Violin And Orchestra, Opus 22
London Records LL 1486
11:59

Drigo, Riccardo: Harlequin’s Serenade
Efrem Zimbalist. Violin
The Definitive Collection of the
19th Century’s Greatest Virtuosos: Violin 4 (pre-1915 Vintage Record)
Innovative Remaster Record Cello 3
4:10

Bach, JS: Double Violin Concerto In D Minor, I Vivace

Fritz Kreisler, violin;  Efrem Zimbalist, violin
Concerto For Two Violins in D Minor
Victor 76028
3:49

Godard, Benjamin: Jocelyn, Op. 100 Ah! ne t’éveille pas encor “Berceuse”
Fritz Kreisler, John McCormack, Vincent O’brien
Prima Voce – Mccormack & Kreisler in Recital
Nimbus 7868
5:09

Kreisler, Fritz: La Gitana
Fritz Kreisler, violin
Fritz Kreisler Plays Short Pieces
Opus Kura 2058
3:11

Kreisler, Fritz: Aubade Provencale
George Enescu, violin;  Hephzibah Menuhin
Georges Enesco: The Complete Solo Columbia Recordings
Biddulph Recordings LAB 066
3:03

de Sarasate, Pablo: Spanish Dances for Violin and Piano, Op. 23: no 2, Zapateado
Jascha Heifetz; violin, André Benoist; piano
Jascha Heifetz – The Complete Album Collection
Sony 770050
3:28

Glazunov, Alexander: Concerto Pour Violon Et Orchestre En La Mineur, Op. 82
II. Andante sostenuto
III. Allegro

London Philharmonic/ John Barbirolli Jascha Heifetz, violin
Violin Concertos
EMI Classics 61590
9:26

Chopin, Frédéric: Étude No. 6 in G-Sharp Minor, Op. 25
Moritz Rosenthal, piano
Player Piano 2 – Chopin / Piano Players From Around 1900
MD&G (Dabringhaus & Grimm) 6451402
1:43

Schumann, Robert: Symphonic Etudes for Piano, Op. 13 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 13: Étude II
Evgeny Kissin
The Complete RCA & Sony Classical Album Collection
Sony 5033827
1:43

Glazunov, Alexander: Concerto Pour Violon Et Orchestre En La II. Andante sostenuto (excerpt)
Jascha Heifetz, violin London Philharmonic, John Barbirolli, conductor
Violin Concertos
EMI Classics 61590
1:57

Episode 5

Berlin, Irving: Blue Skies (excerpt)
Benny Goodman Big Band
The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert
Columbia C2K 65143
1:00

Harris, Roy: Symphony No. 1 “1933” I. Allegro
Boston Symphony Orchestra Serge Koussevitzky
Great Moments at Carnegie Hall
Sony 503227
8:10

Goodman, Benny: 1950 Introduction Spoken Word
Benny Goodman
The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert
Columbia C2K 65143
0:54

M. Parish, The Sampsons, B. Goodman: Don’t Be That Way
Benny Goodman Big Band
The King Of Swing – Volumes 6-10
Musicmasters D 207303
2:15

Berlin, Irving: Blue Skies
Benny Goodman Big Band
The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert
Columbia C2K 65143
3:25

Vincent Rose, B.G. DeSylva, Al Jolson: Avalon
Benny Goodman Big Band
The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert
Columbia C2K 65143
4:23

P. Boutelje, D. Winfree: China Boy
Benny Goodman Trio
The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert
Columbia C2K 65143
4:59

P. Boutelje, D. Winfree: China Boy

Benny Goodman Trio
The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert
Columbia C2K 65143
1:06

Carney, Harry, Duke Ellington: Blue Reverie
Benny Goodman Combo
The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert
Columbia C2K 65143
3:12

Prima, Louis: Sing Sing Sing (With A Swing)
Benny Goodman Big Band
The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert
Columbia C2K 65143
12:02

Ellington, Duke: “Carnegie Blues” “Jack the Bear”
Duke Ellington and his Orchestra
Duke Ellington  Live At Carnegie Hall Dec, 11, 1943

The Treasury Show Vol. 3
Storyville 103 8341
D.E.T.S. 903 9003
6:20

Gershwin, George, Ira Gershwin: “I Got Rhythm” (excerpt)
Benny Goodman Quartet
The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert
Columbia C2K 65143
2:47