Perhaps I ought to post this under "Bargains"........
Frederick Stock (1872-1942) made a fair few records during his very long stint as conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Shellac only, they've been rather neglected.
has a link at the bottom of the page (look for worldeducationclub) which allows downloading of all of these recordings, including a few unreleased ones.
They're presented in 45 minute chunks in mp3 - I did find they needed a little bit of work, chopping up, fading in and out, removal of the loudest clicks in a few cases (and saving as flac after editing), but they do make good enough listening as they are.
His dates end in 2s, so there's an excuse for a reassessment. The electric recordings show a fine conductor and some superb orchestral playing. His Chausson Symphony recording, or Chausson arr. Stock as it deviates a little from the score - I shan't spoil the surprise - is well worth hearing for a start.
If anyone needs assistance or has queries do by all means PM.
Frederick Stock (1872-1942) made a fair few records during his very long stint as conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Shellac only, they've been rather neglected.
has a link at the bottom of the page (look for worldeducationclub) which allows downloading of all of these recordings, including a few unreleased ones.
They're presented in 45 minute chunks in mp3 - I did find they needed a little bit of work, chopping up, fading in and out, removal of the loudest clicks in a few cases (and saving as flac after editing), but they do make good enough listening as they are.
His dates end in 2s, so there's an excuse for a reassessment. The electric recordings show a fine conductor and some superb orchestral playing. His Chausson Symphony recording, or Chausson arr. Stock as it deviates a little from the score - I shan't spoil the surprise - is well worth hearing for a start.
If anyone needs assistance or has queries do by all means PM.
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