Komzák, Karel (I)

Hans Knappertsbusch conducts the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra / Berlioz: Invitation to the Dance; Schubert: Marche Militaire No. 1; Strauss: Annen Polka etc.; et. al.

1 CD / Guild / 2012-11-13

Works: Otto Nicolai: Overture to "The Merry Wives of Windsor"; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a; Carl Maria von Weber: Invitation to the Dance, in D flat major J 260/Op. 65; Franz Schube...
Conductors: Knappertsbusch, Hans
Ensemble: ; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

One does not associate Hans Knappertsbusch with music in the lighter vein, but this recording demonstrates not only his affinity for but also his fondness...continue...
Recording information: Sofiensaal, Vienna....continue...

Bandstand in the Park / BBC WIreless Band, et al

1 CD / Guild / 2006-03-01

Works: Lionel Monckton: Soldiers in the Park, march; José Padilla: El relicario; Emile Waldteufel: Acclamations Waltz for orchestra, Op 223; Albert W. Ketèlbey: A Japanese Carnival, for symphonic ...
Conductors: O'Donnell, B. Walton; Miller, George; Jr., Frederick Harris; Castellucci, Louis; Sims, A.E.; Windram, James Causley; Amers, H.G.; Herrmann, Julius; Mortimer, Harry; Roberts, M.; Barsotti, Roger

Europe has a rich history of military and concert bands specializing in lighter music and transcriptions of classical pieces. In a series of recordings as...continue...