[78-L] Rhapsody

[Michael Biel]

David Lennick wrote:
> Levant did indeed record the Wrapsidney in 1945, with Ormandy and the 
> Philadelphia Orchestra..classic performance, for my money, despite cuts. 

There are issued alternate takes.  It was a huge seller, so check each 
copy. 

Mike Biel   mbiel at mbiel.com 


> He 
> also played it with Toscanini, and Benny Goodman played the clarinet 
> glissando..and flubbed it.
>
> dl
>
> simmonssomer wrote:
>   
>> I need some help with a flagging memory.
>> Now then...what was I about to say..?
>> Ah yes....Didn't Levant record "Rhapsody In Blue" circa 1945?
>> Or...was it a live performance at Lewiston Stadium in New York by Levant 
>> that was recorded and issued?
>> Anybody?
>>
>> Al Simmons 
>>
>>     
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