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The instruments of the orchestra
- Title
- The instruments of the orchestra [sound recording].
- Publication
- New York : Vanguard, p1972.
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Audio | Use in library | LS- 2472 | Off-site |
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- Description
- 2 sound discs : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, stereo.; 12 in.
- Series Statement
- Vanguard recordings for the connoisseur
- Subjects
- Note
- Vanguard: VSD 721--VSD 722 (on container: VSD 721/22).
- "A primer ... demonstrating the range and special capabilities of each instrument of the orchestra, with examples drawn from the symphonic repertory."
- Contains previously released material.
- Manual sequence.
- Contents
- History of the orchestra -- The conductor -- The stringed instruments. The violin (9:26) ; The viola (4:52) ; The cello (5:04) ; The double bass (6:40) -- The harp (3:33) -- The woodwind instruments. The piccolo (1:46) ; The flute (4:38) ; The oboe (2:42) ; The English horn (3:20) ; The clarinet (3:44) ; The bass clarinet (1:35) ; The tenor and baritone saxophone (3:08) ; The bassoon (3:26) ; The contra-bassoon (2:14) -- The brass instruments. The French horn (3:00) ; The trumpet (3:50) ; The trombone (3:16) ; The tuba (2:00) -- Standard percussion instruments. Tympani, bass drum, side drum, cymbals, triangle, tambourine, chimes, gong, xylophone, glockenspiel, celesta (7:24) -- Special percussion instruments. Sleigh bells, castanets, maracas, ratchet, cow bells, wood block, whip, harness bells, percussion instruments in combination (3:04) -- Panorama of the orchestra (7:08).
- OCLC
- ocm62479585
- 62479585
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library