First Chair Encores Columbia Masterworks MS 6791, 6977. [1965-67]. 2 slipcases (4 s.) 12 in. 33 1/3 rpm. microgroove. stereophonic. Program notes on slipcases. Philadelphia Orchestra Ormandy, Eugene, 1899-1985., conductor.

Showpieces for Philadelphia's First-Chair Virtuosos

Vol.1.  Sarasate, Pablo de, 1844-1908. Introduction et tarantelle, violin & orchestra, op. 43 (Ansel Brusilow, violin).  Cooley, Carlton. Aria and dance. (Carlton Cooley, viola).  Fauré, Gabriel, 1845 -1924. Élégie; arr.  (Lorne Munroe, violoncello).  Vanhal, Johann Baptist, 1739-1813. Concerto, double bass, Eb major. Allegro moderato. (Roger Scott, double bass).  Riisager, Knudåge, 1897 -1974. Concertino, trumpet & string orchestra, op. 29. (Gilbert Johnson, trumpet).  Saint-Saëns, Camille, 1835 -1921. Morceau de concert, harp & orchestra, op. 154. (Mason Jones, horn).  Guilmant, Alexandre, 1837-1911. Morceau symphonique, op. 88; arr.  (Henry Charles Smith, trombone)    Vol. 2.  Marcello, Alessandro, 1669-1747. Concertos, oboe, string orchestra, D minor. (John De Lanci, oboe). 10:26  Weber, Carl Maria von, 1786-1826. Andante e rondo ongarese, bassoon & orchestra, op. 35, C minor.  (Bernard Garfield, Bassoon)   8:56 Debussy, Claude, 1862-1918. Danse sacrée et danse profane. (Marilyn Costello, harp).  9:45 Creston, Paul, 1906- Concertino, marimba, op. 21. (Charles Owen, marimba). 5:20  Bloch, Ernest, 1880-1959. Suite modale, flute & piano; (Murray Panitz, flute).  11:58  Debussy, Claude, 1862-1918. Rhapsody clarinet, piano (Anthony Gigliotti, clarinet). 8:15