Various - Friends Of Music In The Library Of Congress 1941
Review by Meredith P. Goins
The album "Friends of Music in the Library of Congress 1941" by Various is a rich collection of classical music pieces that are a true delight for any classical music enthusiast. The album features performances by some of the most talented musicians of the time, including pianist Rudolf Serkin, violinist Joseph Szigeti, and cellist Gregor Piatigorsky, among others.
The album is a testament to the Library of Congress's efforts to preserve and promote classical music. The performances are of the highest quality, and the sound quality is excellent, considering the age of the recordings. The album features a wide range of compositions, from Bach to Beethoven to Brahms, and the musicians bring each piece to life with their impeccable technique and musicality.
One of the highlights of the album is the performance of Bach's "Brandenburg Concerto No. 2" by the Friends of Music Orchestra, conducted by Serge Koussevitzky. The piece is played with precision and energy, and the musicians' enthusiasm is palpable. Another standout performance is Rudolf Serkin's rendition of Beethoven's "Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57," also known as the "Appassionata." Serkin's playing is powerful and emotive, capturing the intensity and drama of the piece.
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- FLAC size: 160.8 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| It Makes A Long Time Man Feel Bad | ||
| Pretty Polly | ||
| O Lord, Don' 'Low Me To Beat 'Em | ||
| Lady Of Carlisle |
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Catalog Numbers
L.C.1.Labels
The Library Of CongressListen online
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- ouvir online
- lytte på nettet
- ascolta in linea
- écouter en ligne
- lyssna på nätet
- online luisteren
- kuunnella verkossa
- online anhören
Formats
- 2 × Shellac
- 10"
- 78 RPM
- Album
- Compilation
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Distributed By | Library Of Congress Division Of Music Recording Laboratory |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Compiled By | Alan Lomax |
| Liner Notes | Alan Lomax |
| Recorded By | Alan Lomax (tracks: FM 1 A, FM 1 B), John A. Lomax (tracks: FM 2 A, FM 2 B) |
Notes
- "Issued for the Friends of Music in the Library of Congress from Records in the Archive of American Folk Song"
- FM 1 A recorded at Salyersville, KY, 1937, by Alan Lomax.
- FM 1 B recorded at Hamilton, Ohio, 1938, by Alan Lomax.
- FM 2 A recorded at Cummins State Prison Farm, Gould, Ark., October, 1934, by John A. Lomax.
- FM 2 B recorded at the State Penitentiary Richmond, Va., May, 1936; Recorded by John A. Lomax.
- Some pressings with red labels, others with blue labels; some mixed.
Barcodes
- Other (Disc 1 Catalog Number): FM 1
- Other (Disc 2 Catalog Number): FM 2
- Matrix / Runout (FM 1 A Label): LC 1587 B
- Matrix / Runout (FM 1 A Runout): -B LC 1587b
- Matrix / Runout (FM 1 B Label): LC 1702 A
- Matrix / Runout (FM 1 B Runout): LC 1A 1102A
- Matrix / Runout (FM 2 A Label): LC 248 B
- Matrix / Runout (FM 2 A Runout): WD3-MB-3532-3
- Matrix / Runout (FM 2 B Label): LC 726 A 1
- Matrix / Runout (FM 2 B Runout): WD3-MD-3533-2