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Additional authors

1. Harbach, Otto, 1873-1963.
2. Hammerstein, Oscar, II, 1895-1960.
3. Mandel, Frank, 1884-1958.
4. Schwab, Laurence, 1893-1951.
5. Titheradge, Dion, 1889-1934.
6. Arkell, Reginald, 1882-1959.
7. Day, Edith, 1896-1971.
8. Welchman, Harry, 1886-1966.
9. Finck, Herman, 1872-1939.
10. Laye, Evelyn
11. Worster, Howett
12. Williams, Ben (Tenor)
13. Elsie, Lily
14. Howes, Bobby
15. Margetson, Arthur, 1897-1951.
16. Prentice, Charles
17. Stolz, Robert, 1880-1975.
18. Drury Lane Theatre. Orchestra. prf
19. Scala Theatre. Orchestra. prf

Description

1. 1 sound disc (1 hr., 9 min, 10 sec.) : digital, mono.; 4 3/4 in.

Series statement

1. Original cast series

Uniform title

1. Desert song. Selections

Alternative title

1. Desert song.
2. New moon.
3. Blue train.

Subject

1. Musicals > Excerpts
2. Operas > Excerpts

Contents

1. The desert song. Riding song of the Riffs (2:33) ; French marching song (2:52) ; Romance (2:46) ; It (2:28) ; The desert song (3:26) ; Eastern and western love (2:36) ; The sabre song (2:28) ; One alone (2:36).
2. The new moon. Marianne/Stout-hearted men (3:45) ; The girl on the prow (3:36) ; Sofly, as in a morning sunrise (4:08) ; One kiss (3:46) ; Wanting you (3:47) ; Lover, come back to me (4:15).
3. The blue train. Bachelor days (2:48) ; The blue train (2:55) ; You've got to fit your step (2:36) ; When a girl is in love with a man (2:53) ; Eileen (2:51) ; You'll miss my dancing (2:25) ; Swiss fairyland (2:47) ; You didn't ask me first (3:22).

Call number

1. *LDC 10558 (F)

Note

1. Operetta excerpts, sung in English.
2. Libretti by Hammerstein, Harbach & Mandel (1st work); Hammerstein, Mandel & Schwab (2nd work); Titheradge & Arkell (3rd work).
3. Compact disc.
4. Notes by Charles Haynes, with discographical information ([7] p.) inserted in container.

Performer (note)

1. In The desert song: Edith Day ; Harry Welchman ; supporting performers ; Drury Lane Theatre Orchestra ; Herman Finck, conductor. In The new moon: Evelyn Laye ; Howett Worster ; Ben Williams ; supporting performers ; Drury Lane Theatre Orchestra ; Herman Finck, conductor. In The blue train: Lily Elsie ; Bobby Howes ; Arthur Margetson ; supporting performers ; Prince of Wales's Theatre Orchestra ; Charles Prentice, conductor.

Event (note)

1. Recorded 1927 (1st work), and 1929 (2nd work), Drury Lane Theatre, London; 1927 (3rd work), Prince of Wales's Theatre, London.

Author

1. Romberg, Sigmund, 1887-1951.

Title

1. The desert song [sound recording] ; The new moon / Romberg. The blue train / Stolz.

Imprint

1. Wadhurst, E. Sussex, England : Pearl : Pavilion Records, p1994.

Series

1. Original cast series

Cast

1. In The desert song: Edith Day ; Harry Welchman ; supporting performers ; Drury Lane Theatre Orchestra ; Herman Finck, conductor. In The new moon: Evelyn Laye ; Howett Worster ; Ben Williams ; supporting performers ; Drury Lane Theatre Orchestra ; Herman Finck, conductor. In The blue train: Lily Elsie ; Bobby Howes ; Arthur Margetson ; supporting performers ; Prince of Wales's Theatre Orchestra ; Charles Prentice, conductor.

Event

1. Recorded 1927 (1st work), and 1929 (2nd work), Drury Lane Theatre, London; 1927 (3rd work), Prince of Wales's Theatre, London.

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Added author

1. Harbach, Otto, 1873-1963. Librettist
2. Hammerstein, Oscar, II, 1895-1960. Librettist
3. Mandel, Frank, 1884-1958. Librettist
4. Schwab, Laurence, 1893-1951. Librettist
5. Titheradge, Dion, 1889-1934. Librettist
6. Arkell, Reginald, 1882-1959. Librettist
7. Day, Edith, 1896-1971. voc
8. Welchman, Harry, 1886-1966. voc
9. Finck, Herman, 1872-1939. Conductor
10. Laye, Evelyn. voc
11. Worster, Howett. voc
12. Williams, Ben (Tenor) voc
13. Elsie, Lily. voc
14. Howes, Bobby. voc
15. Margetson, Arthur, 1897-1951. voc
16. Prentice, Charles. Conductor
17. Romberg, Sigmund, 1887-1951. New moon. Selections.
18. Stolz, Robert, 1880-1975. Mädi. Selections. English.
19. Drury Lane Theatre. Orchestra. Performer
20. Scala Theatre. Orchestra. Performer

Added title

1. Desert song.
2. New moon.
3. Blue train.

Publisher no.

1. GEMM CD 9100 Pearl

Research call number

1. *LDC 10558 (F) Notes on file.