We’ve compiled a few of our favorite historic recordings of soloists and orchestras for you to enjoy!
William Kincaid (solo flutist in the Philadelphia Orchestra from 1921-1960) performs the Griffes Poem with the Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by Eugene Ormandy, in 1952.
French flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal, noted for his highly-successful solo performances and recordings, performs the Poulenc Sonata, with composer Francis Poulenc on piano.
Flutist Marcel Moyse of France performs the 1st movement of Jacques Ibert’s Concerto for Flute, which was composed for him in 1934.
The Boston Symphony performs the 1st movement of Bartok’s Concerto for Orchestra, conducted by Seiji Ozawa, in 1992.
American flutist Julius Baker is most widely known for his incredible orchestral career from 1937-1983, playing in the Cleveland Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and New York Philharmonic. As a faculty member at The Juilliard School and The Curtis Institute, he taught and mentored scores of flutists who went on to successful careers of their own. Here is rare footage of Mr. Baker performing Part 1 of “Assobio a Jato” (“The Jet Whistle”), by Villa-Lobos with cellist Vladimir Sokoloff.
Conductor Charles Munch was music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1949 until 1962, and was noted for his performances of French symphonic repertoire. Here, he leads the BSO in “Danse Generale,” from Maurice Ravel’s “Daphnis et Chloe,” Suite No. 2.