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2,000 Years of Music Compiled by and Released in Memory of Dr. Curt Sachs
produced by Curt Sachs, 1881-1959 (Folkways Records, 1962), 1 hour 5 mins
A tribute to prominent musicologist and pioneering ethnomusicologist Dr. Curt Sachs, this compilation of Western classical music tours Greek, Jewish and Gregorian chant traditions; early polyphony of the 2nd century; religious polyphony of the 16th century; German dances and opera; songs of the troubadours; early...
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produced by Curt Sachs, 1881-1959 (Folkways Records, 1962), 1 hour 5 mins
Description
A tribute to prominent musicologist and pioneering ethnomusicologist Dr. Curt Sachs, this compilation of Western classical music tours Greek, Jewish and Gregorian chant traditions; early polyphony of the 2nd century; religious polyphony of the 16th century; German dances and opera; songs of the troubadours; early music from the Netherlands; madrigals and motets.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Curt Sachs, 1881-1959
Date Published / Released
1962
Publisher
Folkways Records
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37th Old Time Fiddler's Convention at Union Grove North Carolina
produced by John Cohen, 1932- and Mike Seeger, 1933-2009 (Folkways Records, 1962), 41 mins
First held in 1924 to help raise money for a public high school and to build community spirit, the Union Grove Convention is the oldest continuous festival of its kind in America. The tracks on this compilation were recorded at the Convention in 1961 and present virtuosic talent and deep repertoire.
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produced by John Cohen, 1932- and Mike Seeger, 1933-2009 (Folkways Records, 1962), 41 mins
Description
First held in 1924 to help raise money for a public high school and to build community spirit, the Union Grove Convention is the oldest continuous festival of its kind in America. The tracks on this compilation were recorded at the Convention in 1961 and present virtuosic talent and deep repertoire.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
John Cohen, 1932-, Mike Seeger, 1933-2009
Date Published / Released
1962
Publisher
Folkways Records
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(Folkways Records, 1965), 45 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1965
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Ballads of La Salle County, Illinois - The Story of Ottawa, Illinois
(Folkways Records, 1957), 31 mins
This collection of modern ballads tells the story of Ottawa, Illinois from the Starved Rock massacre to the Cherry Mine tragedy. Written and performed by Keith Clark, these compositions are the product of extensive archival research and interviews. The liner notes include lyrics and chord changes for each song.
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(Folkways Records, 1957), 31 mins
Description
This collection of modern ballads tells the story of Ottawa, Illinois from the Starved Rock massacre to the Cherry Mine tragedy. Written and performed by Keith Clark, these compositions are the product of extensive archival research and interviews. The liner notes include lyrics and chord changes for each song.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1957
Publisher
Folkways Records
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produced by Edward A. Kahn, fl. 1958 (Folkways Records, 1958), 38 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Edward A. Kahn, fl. 1958
Date Published / Released
1958
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Black Banjo Songsters of North Carolina and Virginia
produced by Cecilia Conway and Scott Odell (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1998), 1 hour 4 mins
The sounds and social history of African American banjo playing32 superb instrumentals and vocals, recorded between 1974 and 1997. Extensively annotated with performer's life histories, tunings, lyrics, bibliography, and discography. The banjo's gourd ancestors came to the Americas with enslaved Africans, forg...
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produced by Cecilia Conway and Scott Odell (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1998), 1 hour 4 mins
Description
The sounds and social history of African American banjo playing32 superb instrumentals and vocals, recorded between 1974 and 1997. Extensively annotated with performer's life histories, tunings, lyrics, bibliography, and discography. The banjo's gourd ancestors came to the Americas with enslaved Africans, forging the link between West African griots and performers of 20th-century blues and string-band music. 64 minutes.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Cecilia Conway, Scott Odell
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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Boston Symphony Hall 1954
composed by Joseph Haydn, 1732-1809 and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1791 (Cook Records, 2012), 2 hours 56 mins
The Orchestral Society of Boston under the direction of Willis Page performs Haydn's Symphony #100 ("Military") and Mozart's Symphony #40 in G-Minor in full. The recording also includes orchestral highlights from Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Bach, Debussy, Villa-Lobos, Stravinsky and Barber.
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composed by Joseph Haydn, 1732-1809 and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1791 (Cook Records, 2012), 2 hours 56 mins
Description
The Orchestral Society of Boston under the direction of Willis Page performs Haydn's Symphony #100 ("Military") and Mozart's Symphony #40 in G-Minor in full. The recording also includes orchestral highlights from Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Bach, Debussy, Villa-Lobos, Stravinsky and Barber.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Author / Creator
Joseph Haydn, 1732-1809, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1791
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Cook Records
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Brahms First Symphony
composed by Johannes Brahms, 1833-1897 (Cook Records, 1954), 42 mins
The Orchestral Society of Boston turns out a fine performance of Brahms' First Symphony under the direction of Willis Page. This performance was captured at the Boston Recording Festival.
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composed by Johannes Brahms, 1833-1897 (Cook Records, 1954), 42 mins
Description
The Orchestral Society of Boston turns out a fine performance of Brahms' First Symphony under the direction of Willis Page. This performance was captured at the Boston Recording Festival.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Author / Creator
Johannes Brahms, 1833-1897
Date Published / Released
1954
Publisher
Cook Records
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British Traditional Ballads in the Southern Mountains, Volume 1
produced by Kenneth S. Goldstein, 1927-1995 (Folkways Records, 1960), 50 mins
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produced by Kenneth S. Goldstein, 1927-1995 (Folkways Records, 1960), 50 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Kenneth S. Goldstein, 1927-1995
Date Published / Released
1960
Publisher
Folkways Records
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British Traditional Ballads in the Southern Mountains, Volume 2
produced by Kenneth S. Goldstein, 1927-1995 (Folkways Records, 1960), 47 mins
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produced by Kenneth S. Goldstein, 1927-1995 (Folkways Records, 1960), 47 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Kenneth S. Goldstein, 1927-1995
Date Published / Released
1960
Publisher
Folkways Records
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