[78-L] Henri Litolff's Robespierre Overture

[Graham Newton]

Hello All...

I am looking for information or a recording of Henry (Henri) Litolff's 
Robespierre Overture that would have been available in December 1939.

Note the spelling of Henry vs Henri.  He was born in the UK but moved to France 
  at the age of 17.

Litolff, Henry Charles (b 7th Aug 1818- d 5th Aug 1891), has an entry in the 
Gramophone Shop Encyclopedia of Recorded Music 1948 3rd edition, but 
Robespierre Overture is not there.  He and it isn't in the 2nd ed. 1931 either. 
  The work that was listed was Sherzo from Concerto Symphonique No. 4 Op.102 
Piano & Orch., with London Symphony Orch. conducted by Wood on Columbia 10" 
C017043D.

Eric Gilder's "Dictionary of Composers And Their Music" lists Litolff, Henry 
Charles, but only says he composed four overtures and doesn't name them.


Any leads would be appreciated.




... Graham Newton

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