In 1944 NBC began a series of national broadcasts highlighting American orchestras. The program was called “The Orchestra of the Nation” and by 1948 had showcased forty-two different ensembles. These were specially-arranged radio concerts with no audience present. The Minneapolis Symphony and Dimitri Mitropoulos were heard on “Orchestra of the Nation” three times: twice in 1947, and then on this Saturday, December 18, 1948, broadcast that included Dvorak's "Carnival" Overture and Beethoven's "Eroica" Symphony.
Your new station is very exciting, once again demonstrating the excitement of live performances. There are treasures from the BSO in the early 50’s that I have been searching for the past 50 years. One is Munch conducting the Berlioz Te Deum. If you have it, please consider adding it to your fascinating station.
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In 1944 NBC began a series of national broadcasts highlighting American orchestras. The program was called “The Orchestra of the Nation” and by 1948 had showcased forty-two different ensembles. These were specially-arranged radio concerts with no audience present. The Minneapolis Symphony and Dimitri Mitropoulos were heard on “Orchestra of the Nation” three times: twice in 1947, and then on this Saturday, December 18, 1948, broadcast that included Dvorak's "Carnival" Overture and Beethoven's "Eroica" Symphony.
Simply wonderful
This work seems to have disappeared off the "radar" from current concert performances. Ver perplexing.
Increadible discovery !
It's a splendid and major add to Mitropoulos discography....! Thanks again to you and to Mr Marchant !
I have MUCH more Mitropoulos to come - stay tuned and let people know!
Your new station is very exciting, once again demonstrating the excitement of live performances. There are treasures from the BSO in the early 50’s that I have been searching for the past 50 years. One is Munch conducting the Berlioz Te Deum. If you have it, please consider adding it to your fascinating station.
I’m still discovering what I have - hopefully I’ll find it!