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Andre Kostelanetz On Records and On the Air is a comprehensive
discography of the commercial recordings of the Russian/American
conductor and radio personality, Andre Kostelanetz. James H. North
has collected all his recordings, spanning the range from popular
to classical. Organized chronologically by album, North provides
the complete details of each recording: composer, song title,
timing, date and site of the recording session, producer of that
session, and matrix numbers, as well as every American issue of
each recording. Several appendixes organize the information
alphabetically by composer, song title, and album title, giving
references back to the discography by date of recording. Available
downloads from the Internet are included in the song title
appendix. Two further appendixes deal with Compact Disc issues and
with V-Discs, the records created by the United States Army and
Navy for worldwide distribution to members of the Armed Forces
during World War II. Initially a request from the Andre Kostelanetz
Estate, who has generously supported this work, the discography
grew to include a complete coverage of Kostelanetz's appearances on
the radio, from the 1920s through 1980 (plus a few on television),
as North discovered that Kostelanetz's radio career was as
important as his records to music in America. More than 1,000
broadcasts are covered, including both his radio shows and his
concert broadcasts with symphony orchestras, and the contents of
each program are listed where known. An important extra in the book
is a survey of Kostelanetz's career and an evaluation of his
achievements, contributed by noted radio historian Dick O'Connor. A
foreword by the Archivist and Historian of the New York
Philharmonic, Barbara Haws, completes this reference tool, which
will be invaluable to the millions of fans who welcome the
opportunity to peruse the details of one of the most beloved
figures in music.
In Boston Symphony Orchestra: An Augmented Discography, James H.
North gathers all the information about Boston Symphony musical
recordings into one volume, capturing over 90 years of recorded
history. Similar to his earlier New York Philharmonic volume, this
discography contains a chronological list citing complete details
of the recording sessions, such as works performed, the soloists
and choruses, session dates and venues, recording companies and
producers, first release dates, and information related to master
copies and all issues of the recording, including 78- and 45-rpm
discs, Long-Playing records, and Compact Discs. The material is
cross-referenced in indexes and organized alphabetically by
composer, conductor, and soloist, referring the reader to the
appropriate entry in the main listing. Works by more than 100
composers, 30 conductors, and 250 soloists are included. Two
additional appendixes list two-track tapes and video recordings by
the BSO. In addition to commercial recordings, this volume contains
separate sections on recordings issued by the U.S. government,
recordings made by other ensembles consisting solely of Boston
Symphony musicians, and a complete, self-enclosed discography of
the Boston Symphony Chamber Players. A final appendix presents an
extended list of unauthorized "pirate" issues, documenting BSO live
performances and broadcasts from the 1930s to the present day. With
a foreword by James Levine, this valuable resource is beneficial
for collectors, fans, and anyone interested in recorded classical
music and the history of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
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