GUS BIVONA WITH THE MGM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

[dugsdale]

ugh, shoulda looked at the rest of Benge's post. Thanks for the info!

[dugsdale]

OK, so: Sy Zentner, lead trombone; Arthur Gleghorn, flute; Gus Bivona, alto/clt...was looking for Eleanor Slatkin (cello) but no luck; maybe Felix & Eleanor played elsewhere? Anyone recognize anyone else?

Wonderful clip, thanks for sharing it!

[bbcisrubbish]

I have always wished it was possible to buy a compilation of the back ground music from those older black and white Hollywood films. Quite often the scores are so haunting that they distract me from the film.

[rewarden9]

you should also watch the John Wilson Orchestra who do a note perfect tribute to this production along with many more movie classics such as Singing in the rain and many others.

[lexidart]

This is so wonderful to hear. The finest players playing with such gusto!

[Steviepics]

Don't think that's right on the concertmaster as Felix Slatkin.  Info says Lou Raderman and I've just seen a pic of FS which doesn't bear comparison.

[hihorn]

I know a few orchestras that would love that arrangement. Johnny Green conducted us once, he was wonderful, a complete gentleman, and he knew what he was doing.

[bimmerfun]

Beautiful music and beautiful playing by real musicians.

[AONTrombone]

Yes, that is Si Zentner on lead trombone.

It's great hearing how it used to be, 'back in the day...' Wish it could have gone on forever. Best wishes.

[xqpod111]

I can't see or hear it getting any better than this; film musicals. I wish you out there could help and identify the various players, they deserve the legacy.

Joe R

[rsalvucc]

Is that Sy Zentner on trombone?

[quizzlefits]

Thanks for putting this on youtube. I'm a classic movie fan, and this was just great, seeing this wonderful orchestra that had been featured in so many films and musicals.

Wish they had used subtitles rather than a narrator, though. But it's still such terrific and lush music.