"Mlle. Modiste", Philharmonic Orchestra of New York

[librarybob1958]

Columbia pulled of a major coup that summer of 1917, in instituting America's first orchestral recordings. In addition to the NYPO under Stransky (1872-1936), they also signed the Cincinatti Symphony under Ernst Kunwald (1868-1939) and the Chicago Smphony under Frederick Stock (1872-1942).

Victor countered, immediately therafter, by signing the Boston Symphony under Karl Muck (1859-1940), and, especially, the Philadelphia Orchestra under its dynamic young maestro, Leopold Stokowski (1882-1977).

[ebronken]

It is rare to hear strings captured with such clarity, in an acoustic recording.

[fuzzbear6240]

Ebronken, I'm pleased you enjoyed it, thank you. Yes Columbia has a very good acoustic sound in the early twenties!

Regards, J.

[PolavisionRevival]

Just right in every element. I remember that label design, the Herbert, the machines' tones, and the gentle times that once were found in all good homes; ah, home again. Nice indeed.

Thank you.

[fuzzbear6240]

Reid, Thank you so much for the kind words. That is exactly the effect I aim for, rather that a straight, perfect transfer of only the music. Modern electronic equipment would be more efficient for that. I wish to suggest a week-end afternoon in one's parlor listening to one's collection.

Regards, J.

[kspm01]

So lovely to hear Victor Herbert's somewhat forgotten music. Equally impressive as the reverse side (Gilbert & Sullivan's The Mikado overture).

[fuzzbear6240]

kspm01, glad you enjoyed them, look for more Mikado this evening! Regards, J. P.S. I think I can dig up some more Herbert in the future as well. ;-)

[kspm01]

Thank you, looking forward!