The Instruments of the orchestra. [Phonodisc]

Contributor(s): Material type: MusicMusicSeries: Vanguard recordings for the connoisseurDescription: 4 s. 12 in. 33 1/3 rpm. microgrooveSubject(s):
Contents:
Stringed instruments. Violin ; Viola ; Cello ; Double bass -- Harp -- Woodwind instruments. Piccolo ; Flute ; Oboe ; English horn ; Clarinet ; Bass clarinet -- Tenor and barritone saxophone -- Bassoon -- Contra-bassoon -- Brass instruments. French horn ; Trumpet ; Trombone ; Tuba -- Standard percussion instruments. Tympani ; Bass drum ; Side drum ; Cymbals ; Triangle ; Tambourine ; Chimes ; Gong ; Xylophone ; Glockenspiel ; Celesta -- Special percussion instruments. Sleigh bells ; Castinets ; Maracas ; Ratchet ; Cow bells ; Wood block ; Whip ; Harness bells ; Percussion instruments in combination -- Panorama of the orchestra. Excerpts from Capriccio espagnol / Rimsky Korsakov.
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Music & Sound Recordings Music & Sound Recordings Nash Library Music Pocket Library Vinyl & CD Carts Phonograph PH.-194 1 Available 33710000261417

"A primer ... demonstrating the range and special capabilities of each instrument of the orchestra, with examples drawn from the symphonic repertory." Performed by first desk men of the Vienna State Opera Orchestra. Script written and narrated by David Randolph.

Manual sequence.

Program notes by David Randolph and S. W. Bennett ([16] p.) laid in container.

Stringed instruments. Violin ; Viola ; Cello ; Double bass -- Harp -- Woodwind instruments. Piccolo ; Flute ; Oboe ; English horn ; Clarinet ; Bass clarinet -- Tenor and barritone saxophone -- Bassoon -- Contra-bassoon -- Brass instruments. French horn ; Trumpet ; Trombone ; Tuba -- Standard percussion instruments. Tympani ; Bass drum ; Side drum ; Cymbals ; Triangle ; Tambourine ; Chimes ; Gong ; Xylophone ; Glockenspiel ; Celesta -- Special percussion instruments. Sleigh bells ; Castinets ; Maracas ; Ratchet ; Cow bells ; Wood block ; Whip ; Harness bells ; Percussion instruments in combination -- Panorama of the orchestra. Excerpts from Capriccio espagnol / Rimsky Korsakov.