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Incidental music to A midsummer night's dream : opp. 21 & 61 ; Octet in E-flat, op. 20

Title
Incidental music to A midsummer night's dream : opp. 21 & 61 ; Octet in E-flat, op. 20 / Mendelssohn.
Author
Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix, 1809-1847
Publication
  • New York, NY : RCA Records, [1992]
  • ℗1992

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Additional Authors
  • Phillips, Edna
  • Toscanini, Arturo, 1867-1957
  • Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
  • NBC Symphony Orchestra, instrumentalist
Description
1 online resource (1 sound file).
Series Statement
  • Arturo Toscanini collection ; v. 36
  • Toscanini, Arturo, 1867-1957. Arturo Toscanini collection ; v. 36.
Uniform Title
Works. Selections
Alternative Title
Works.
Subject
  • Incidental music > Excerpts
  • String orchestra music, Arranged
Genre/Form
  • Live sound recordings.
  • Streaming audio.
Note
  • The 1st work from incidental music for Shakespeare's play.
  • The 2nd work originally for 4 violins, 2 violas, and 2 cellos; performed here in Toscanini's amplification for multiple strings reinforced with double bass.
Language (note)
  • The 1st work is sung in German.
Contents
Incidental music to A midsummer night's dream. Overture ; Intermezzo ; Nocturne ; Scherzo ; Wedding march ; Finale (33:57) -- Octet in E-flat, op. 20.
LCCN
  • USBC14700194
  • USBC14700195
  • USBC14700196
  • USBC14700197
  • USBC14700198
  • USBC14700199
  • USBC11100256
  • USBC11100257
  • USBC11100258
  • USBC11100259
OCLC
1104346469
Author
Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix, 1809-1847, composer.
Title
Incidental music to A midsummer night's dream : opp. 21 & 61 ; Octet in E-flat, op. 20 / Mendelssohn.
Publisher
New York, NY : RCA Records, [1992]
Copyright Date
℗1992
Playing Time
003357 002740
Type of Content
performed music
Type of Medium
computer
Type of Carrier
online resource
Digital File Characteristics
audio file
Series
Arturo Toscanini collection ; v. 36
Toscanini, Arturo, 1867-1957. Arturo Toscanini collection ; v. 36.
Performer
Edna Phillips, soprano (1st work) ; women's chorus (1st work) ; NBC Symphony Orchestra ; Arturo Toscanini, conductor.
Event
1st work recorded 1947 November 4 Carnegie Hall, New York City.
2nd work recorded from the NBC broadcast 1947 March 30 Studio 8-H, New York City.
Language
The 1st work is sung in German.
Source of description
Hard copy version record.
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Added Author
Phillips, Edna, singer.
Toscanini, Arturo, 1867-1957, conductor.
1st work based on (work): Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Midsummer night's dream.
Container of (work): Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix, 1809-1847. Sommernachtstraum. Selections.
Container of (expression): Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix, 1809-1847. Octet, violins (4), violas (2), cellos (2), op. 20, E♭ major; arranged.
NBC Symphony Orchestra, instrumentalist.
Other Form:
Source record: Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix, 1809-1847. Sommernachtstraum. Selections. Incidental music to A midsummer night's dream. New York, NY : RCA Victor Gold Seal : Manufactured and distributed by BMG Music, ℗1992 (OCoLC)27511921
Other Standard Identifier
USBC14700194
USBC14700195
USBC14700196
USBC14700197
USBC14700198
USBC14700199
USBC11100256
USBC11100257
USBC11100258
USBC11100259
Publisher No.
886446345604 RCA Records
Branch Call Number
eNYPL Music
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