Classics of the Phonograph

As the golden age of opera came to an end, the rise of instrumentals began.

Who is that playing? Cheap CDs don’t always include information about the performer(s).

Dating back to the opening days of World War II, the broadcasts and recordings are still heard worldwide. 

Enjoy some of your favorite carols, as arranged by Robert Shaw and Alice Parker.

For decades, record companies didn't include information about when and where a recording took place... was it on purpose?

Hear highlights from conductor Robert Shaw’s career.

Film scores are more respected than ever, with the talented musicians to back them up.

The variety of music famous conductors recorded greatly increased with the shift from 78’s to LPs. 

It happens, pieces get turned down by the instrumentalists they were written for more than you might think.

The mid-twentieth century didn't lack for Russian musicians and conductors. So, who made it big and who had to wait for the iron curtain to drop?