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Lorenzo Molajoli conducts the Milan Symphony Orchestra (comprised of members of La Scala Orchestra) in the Overture to 'Il Matrimonio Segreto,' recorded in Milan on 24 November 1927. From Wikipedia: Lorenzo Molajoli (1868 - 4 April 1939) was an Italian opera conductor who was active in recording during the 1920s and 1930s. His wife Emma was a noted opera singing teacher. The facts surrounding M...

Fernández Arbos conducts the Madrid Symphony Orchestra in three pieces from Manuel de Falla's 'The Three-Cornered Hat,' recorded on 18 April 1928. The pieces are: 00:00 Dance of the Neighbour 03:11 Miller's Dance 05:55 Final Dance From Wikipedia: Enrique Fernández Arbós (24 December 1863 - 2 June 1939) was a Spanish violinist, composer and conductor who divided much of his career between Madrid...

The Garde Republicaine Band, conducted by Pierre Dupont, plays Weber's 'Clarinet Concertino,' recorded in Paris on 9 March 1928. The Band was founded in 1848, and is the premier French band. It made many recordings. Pierre Dupont (1888-1969) was conductor of the Band from 30 April 1927 until 7 November 1944. I made this transfer from Australian Columbia 02879.

Sir Henry Wood conducts the New Queen's Hall Orchestra in 'Finlandia,' recorded on 4 March 1929. From Wikipedia: Sir Henry Joseph Wood CH (3 March 1869 - 19 August 1944) was an English conductor best known for his association with London's annual series of promenade concerts, known as the Proms. He conducted them for nearly half a century, introducing hundreds of new works to British audiences....

Albert Cazabon conducts a 'Symphony Orchestra of Specially Selected Musicians' in the Hungarian March from 'The Damnation of Faust,' recorded by Columbia at its Homebush, Sydney, studios c. January 1930. According to the New Zealand 'Timaru Herald' of 19 April 1930, the Orchestra (which comprised 50 players, although it is doubtful that the group used for this recording was as large) had been '...

Fred Quintrell conducts a 'Symphony Orchestra of Specially Selected Musicians' in the Entr'acte and Valse from 'Coppelia,' recorded by Columbia at its Homebush, Sydney, studios c. January 1930. According to the New Zealand 'Timaru Herald' of 19 April 1930, the Orchestra (which comprised 50 players, although it is doubtful that the group used for this recording was as large) had been 'formed out...

Maud Powell plays the second part of Sarasate's 'Zigeunerweisen' - unfortunately, she didn't record the first part. Despite what the label says, the piano accompaniment is by Arthur Loesser, the recording having been made at Camden on 20 June 1916. From Wikipedia: Minnie 'Maud' Powell (August 22, 1867 - January 8, 1920) was an American violinist who gained international acclaim for her skill an...

Maud Powell plays Sarasate's 'Spanish Dance,' with piano by Waldemar Liachowsky, recorded in New York on 28 November 1911. From Wikipedia: Minnie 'Maud' Powell (August 22, 1867 - January 8, 1920) was an American violinist who gained international acclaim for her skill and virtuosity. Powell was born in Peru, Illinois. Her mother was Wilhelmina ''Minnie" Bengelstraeter Powell, and her father was...

Maud Powell plays 'Hejre Kati,' with piano by George Falkenstein, recorded at Camden on 27 September 1912. From Wikipedia: Minnie 'Maud' Powell (August 22, 1867 - January 8, 1920) was an American violinist who gained international acclaim for her skill and virtuosity. Powell was born in Peru, Illinois. Her mother was Wilhelmina ''Minnie' Bengelstraeter Powell, and her father was William Bramwel...

Mischa Elman plays a transcription of the song 'Alice, Where Art Thou?' with orchestra conducted by Joseph Pasternack, recorded at Camden on 7 October 1921. From Wikipedia: Mischa (Mikhail Saulovich) Elman (January 20, 1891 - April 5, 1967) was a Russian-born Jewish-American violinist, famed for his passionate style, beautiful tone, and impeccable artistry and musicality. Moses or Moishe Elman ...

Feodor Chaliapin sings 'The Two Grenadiers,' with orchestra conducted by Percy Pitt, recorded in Room 1 at Hayes on 11 October 1921. From Wikipedia: Feodor Ivanovich Chaliapin... February 13 [O.S. February 1] 1873 - April 12, 1938) was a Russian opera singer. Possessing a deep and expressive bass voice, he enjoyed an important international career at major opera houses and is often credited wit...

Maud Powell plays the Meditation from 'Thais,' with piano by George Falkenstein, recorded at Camden on 19 May 1909. From Wikipedia: Minnie 'Maud' Powell (August 22, 1867 - January 8, 1920) was an American violinist who gained international acclaim for her skill and virtuosity. Powell was born in Peru, Illinois. Her mother was Wilhelmina ''Minnie' Bengelstraeter Powell, and her father was Willia...

Feodor Chaliapin (bass) - How the King Went Forth to War (Koenemann) (1907)

Thomas Jensen and Royal Copenhagen Opera Orch - Helios Overture - Carl Nielsen) (1942)

Fritz Kreisler (violin) - La Chasse (Kreisler) (1911)

Pierre Chagnon and Paris Symphony Orchestra - Ballet Egyptien (Luigini) (1928)

Hermann Diener/Collegium Musicum - Concerto Grosso No. 8 ('Christmas Concerto') (Corelli) (1938

Erno Dohnanyi/Budapest Philharmonic Orch - Hungarian Rhapsody No. 1 in F (Liszt) (1928)

Erno Dohnanyi/Budapest Philharmonic Orch - Hungarian March ('Damnation of Faust' - Berlioz) (1928)

Sebastian Lau (piano) - Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52 (Chopin)

Sebastian Lau (piano) - Widmung (Devotion) (Schumann-Liszt)

Hina Spani (soprano) - Canzone boeme, Op. 55, Nos 5 & 7 (Dvorak) (1929)

Benno Moiseiwitsch (piano) - Prelude in C minor, Op 28/20; Waltz in D flat, Op 64/1 (Chopin) (1918)

Hina Spani (soprano) - O Primavera! (Tirindelli) (1931)

Georg Schneevoight and New Queen's Hall Light Orchestra - Peer Gynt Suite No. 2 (Grieg) (1925)

Percy Pitt and BBC Wireless Symphony Orchestra - Nutcracker Suite (Tchaikovsky) (1927)

Percy Pitt and BBC Wireless Symphony Orchestra - 'Ruy Blas' Overture (Mendelssohn) (1927)

Elena Gerhardt (mezzo-soprano) - Verborgenheit (Hugo Wolf) (1927)

Elena Gerhardt (mezzo-soprano) - Wohin? ('Die Schone Mullerin' - Schubert) (1927)