Fritz Reiner
Under the leadership of Fritz Reiner (1888 - 1963), the Chicago Symphony Orchestra attained an enviable status among world orchestras. This televised concert from 1954 includes Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92; Handel: Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from Solomon; Beethoven: Egmont Overture, Op. 84.
Running time: 49 min. 1954.
Leopold Stokowski
Stokowski (1882-1977) appeared with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in six seasons between 1958 and 1968. Stokowski/Bach: Toccata & Fugue in D minor; Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a; Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio Espagnol, Op. 34.
Running time: 41 min. January 3, 1962.
Paul Hindemith
A rare opportunity to see Hindemith (1895-1963) conducting his own music as well as music of the masters who inspired him. Hindemith: Concert Music for Strings and Brass; Bruckner: Symphony No. 7, First movement; Brahms: Academic Festival Overture.
Running time: 48 min. April 7, 1963. |
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