Retro Recordings

Saturday @ Noon

Listen to Discover Classical on Saturdays at noon for Retro Recordings as Aaron Mood presents historic performances of your favorite music. You'll hear definitive recordings from the last century, such as Leopold Stokowski leading the NBC Symphony, Renata Tebaldi singing Puccini and Mascagni conducting Mascagni.

5/2

Elgar's Cello Concerto in E minor was premiered in 1919, but it never became popular until Jacqueline du Pré made it a standard of her concert repertoire in the 1960s. However, leading cellists, including Pablo Casals, championed the work throughout the mid-20th century. This week, we'll hear Casals in a 1945 performance with the BBC Symphony.

 

5/9

Nathan Milstein was one of the greatest American violinists of the 20th century, performing into his 80s and only retiring after he broke his hand. This week, we'll hear him perform chamber music by Handel with pianist Artur Balsam, recorded in 1955.