Sir Thomas BEECHAM conducts "Carmen - Suite" (1939)

(Bizet) / London Philharmonic Orchestra / Recorded: April 12, 1939 at Abbey Road studios / Speed: 78 rpm / played on Orthophonic Victrola 8-12 (1928) --

ITEM: Special thanks for the exact date & location of the recording session to "saltburner2", who adds "there is a marvellous audio restoration from Dutton Labs on CD. And, of course, Beecham made later recordings of the work in 1949 and 1958 - the last in Stereo" --

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[saltburner2]

The recording was made at Abbey Road studios on 12 April 1939. There is a marvellous audio restoration from Dutton Labs on CD. And, of course, Beecham made later recordings of the work in 1949 and 1958 - the last in Stereo.

[CurzonRoad]

@saltburner2

Greetings: And thank you for the exact date/location of the session, for directing us to the Dutton restoration and later recordings, all of which will be added to this posting. All Best!

[jrakg]

Yes, one of the jewels in the long Beecham discography, but totally without lustre in this poor quality reproductrion. - John Austin, Australia

[CurzonRoad]

IMHO, while not high-fidelity, not too terribly bad, either. All the same, shall query the Victrola Doctor on how a regimen of Beecham's Liver Pills might benefit this vintage 1928 contraption! Cheers, etc. All Best. Doug --

[genia106]

My Dear Douglasio,

This is so beautiful. Thank you for sending it to me. I loved the Exquisite Intermezzo....once again you have Enchanted me with this SUBLIME music.

Merci Mon Cher.

[CurzonRoad]

Thrilled that you have enjoyed.... THANK YOU ! Cheers, etc. Douglasio --

[mayatatyana1]

Doug, thank you. This is enchanting. Maya

[genia106]

My Dear Douglasio,

I just love this. Merci again.

You are so NICE! :-)

[fuzzbear6240]

CurzonRoad, Perfection! A true classic. Thank you.

Regards, J.

[mendez13666]

Many, many thanks! That's one of my favourites! mariana