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Tub. at $3.98 Only 51.98 9-679. FRENCH OVERTURES IN STEREO Ml-FL Great French opera overtures by Auber, Adam. Lnlo, Thomas, and others performed by the Orchcfltrn do Theatre National do 1-Opera de Paris conducted by Hermann Seherchen. Stereo. Pnh. at $E> 98 Only $2.39 M-R9O. COMPARATIVE BLUES. This collector's item features Sidney Bechet playing Apex Blues, Jack Teagarden playing Bad Actin’ Woman, 8 more selections with Buck Clayton, Mime Kaminsky, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Miff Mo/e, I’eewec Bussell, George Wettllng, Red Norvo, many more top jazzmen. Pub. at $3.98. Only $1.98 M-113. Collector’s item:* ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND, Read and sung by the inimitable Cyril Uitchard—original music score by Alec Wilder, played by the New York Woodwind Quartet- the Lewis Carroll classic complete on four 12" LP records in deluxe full-color Illustrated gift box, plus n facsimile volume of the rare \865 first edition of the book/ Illustrated by John Tenniel, Pub. at s2&.<>o. Only $6.95 S-SM. Tchaikovsky: PIANO CONCERTO No. I. A particu larly rewarding vending of the great popular work by Felicia. Hlttrucniiil ami the Vhima Slate Opera Orchestra conducted by Michael Gbden. Stereo. Pub. at $5.98. Only $2.39 M-883. BARROOM BALLADS. Here are 14 ballads that retain a special charm and feel'ng of the zestful conviviality of the bar rooms of the nineteenth century and before. Ed McCurdy sings Abdul the Huf-Rul Amir, The Face on the Barroom Floor, 12 more. Pub. nt $4.88. Only $1.98 •S-573. ]>nlo; SYMPIIONIK KSPAONOLR oml Saint Sa*n»J VIOLIN C’ON(-ERTO, No. 3. Two brilliant works, both com posed with Ibe Mint* violinist. Pablo lie Sarasnte in imiul, ycf very different in concept and execution, fieauliful, lyrical performances by noted violinist Aaron Rownntl n«d the Sud weslfimk Orchestra conducted by Tibor S/.oke. Stereo Pub. at tIM M-BN9. DIXIELAND NOW AND THEN, An exciting compari son of the two kinds of romping, Btomping jazz being blown by the mnflichins up North and the hind that has been blown for decades in the South. Jimmy McPartlnnd’s Chicago Romp ers and Paul Bnrlmrin’s New Orleans Stumpers piny Tiger Hag, When the Saints Go Marchln’ In, 8 more. Pub. at $;».«)« Only 11.98 M-SJ3B. KINGING FAMILY OK THE CUMBERLANDS. Jean Ritchie is the #ingingf*t member of America's most famous folksinging family— a family called upon by numerous collec tors to .sing their benutiftil ballad* und folksongs from their seemingly endless repertoire. Here she sings Ifl of her per sonal favorites and supplies ns with background anecdotes ns well. A rial treasure! Pub. at $4.98. Only $1.98 M-3G9. BLUE OF THE NIGHT IN 113-PI. Poets, painters, com posers . . . all artists have tried to capture the tranquility of the twilight hours, the radiance of moonlight, the stil/ dark ness of midnight. 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Here are four extraordinary muMCa} presentations powerfully mystic—exciting listening/ Hermann Scherchen conducts the superb Vienna State Opera Orchestra ami the renov;ned London Symphony. Pub. at $4.08. Only $l.OB M-555. JOSH WHITE'S BLUES. -Here is the greatest blues ginger of them nil in ten songs that run the gamut from folk songs to blues. Careless Love, St. Louis Blues, 8 other*; Tub. at $4.98 S-686. Gershwin: PIANO CONCERTO IN F. This recording of the original orchestration, complete without cuts, is the first in our opinion to capture the essential flavor of Ciersh* win’s music and of its time. Utah fjym phony conducted by Maurice Abrnvnnel featuring piano virtuoso, Keid Nihley, Stereo. Pub. at *5.98. Only $2.39 726. WALT WHITMAN’S LEAVES OF GRASS. #<deeiit>m read by Dan O’Herlihy. Ono of the most important works published in this country. Ringing words of America as it was in the 1800’h— the power of the young industrial nation . . . the tragedy Of our Civil War. Also Whitman’s intimate messages of love . . , pure and unashamed, 4 12” hi-fi long-playing records plus illustrated book M-365. Grieg: RETURN OF PEER GYK T, Rossini: THE STORM and other masterpieces of the Storm in Hi-Fi. Here is an inspiring music*/ presentation of nature in one of her most awesome moods. Also includes selections by Debussy, Sibelius, Jtinu-k.y-KorsaJcoff, and others conducted by the great Artur ltodzinski, Hermann Scherchen, Sir Adrian Boult, et. al. Pub. at $4.98. Only $1.98 Only $2.39 M-793.—Bftrh: C’ONCERTI FOR 3 HARPSICHORDS No. 1 nnd No. 2, CONCERTO for 4 HARPSICHORDS. Three works which »how Bach’s development of the concerto grosso and the eulo concerto, performed by notable harpsichordists with the Pro Mwsica String Orchestra, Stuttgart, Rolf Reinhardt, con ductor. Pub. nt $4.98. Only $1.98 M-117. GOLD KUSH SONG'S: Songs of California and fhe 'Forty-Niners. Millions of words have been published con cerning the riotous times of the Gold Kush, hut the best insight* into the tiroes and hopes, trials nnd joys of the people who made them «o hectic may be gotten from the songs they wrote nnd sang. Here is a remarkable collection of 13 per formed by the noted team of Pat Poster and Dick Weissman. Pub. at $4.98. Only $1.98 S-672. Tchaikovsky: ROMEO AND JULIET (Overture-Fan tasy;. Regarded aa one oJ Tchaikovsky'* most enduring works, one with many lovely themes, this is H particularly fine reading by the Vienna State Opera Orchestra conducted by Hermann Soherchen. Ah’O includes the 1812 Overture. Stereo, Pub. at 721. THE BEST OF MARK TWAIN, read by Marvin Miller. You'll find hilarious comedy nnd delightful new meanings ns you hear the stories of America’s greatest humorist ’‘acted out.” 4 12" hi-fi long-playing records plus deluxe soft-hound hook. Beautifully gift-boxed, Only $9.95 M-482. STANLEY HOLLOWAY’S CONCERT PARTY. 14 cheerful songs of a bygone age delightfully sung by the inter nationally acclaimed star of My Fair Lady. Including Albert’s Reunion, The King Who Wanted Jam tor Tea, S flm’s Christmas Pudding, It more! Pub. at $4.98. Only $1.98 5-687. Mozart: SYMPHONIES NO. 18 IN F MAJOR & 21 IN A MAJOR. These two symphonies were written during Mozart's residence in Salzburg, when he was only 16. Exquisitely rendered by The Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra ©1 London with Krich Leinsdorf conducting. Stereo, Pub. at *s.yB, M-182. Raveli MA MERE L’OVE; Chabtier: BOURREE FAN. TASQUE; Routwel: SUITE IN F; Bnrniud: OFFRANDE A UNK OMBRE. Normandy-born Paul Paray conducts tbe Detroit Symphony in a rich recorded concert which spans fully a half century in the evolution of the French musical tradition. Put., at $4.08. Only $1.98 M-622. FOLK FESTIVAL. Theodore Bike), Josh 'White. Oscar Brand, Susan Reed. Jenn Ritchie, 7 nmre Folk Greats present 1H choice folk eongx in their inimitnhic styles. M-206. MUSIC FOR THE QUIET HOUR. Here is piano music to relax you—music for soothing, pleasant listening. Jan Am yust displays his amazing keyboard artistry as ho plays September Song, Dancing in the Dark, Intermezzo, 9 other all time favorites. l*ub. at sy. 9B. Only $1.98 M-518. Johann Strauss: ONE NIGHT IN VENICE (HlghltoMa). A bouquet n( choice melodies it* this operetta which features Rulhilde Roesch, Dorothea Siebert. Elisabeth Fahsl, Valerie '/.muer, Rudolph Christ. Waldernar Kincntt, Kurt Treger, Roman HencJ, the Vienna Chamber Choir and Rudolph Moralt conducting the Vienna Symphony. Pub. at $4.98. Only $1.98 129 W. BEAVER AVE. OPEN DAILY FROM 9 to 9 Only $1.98 Only $1.98 Beautifully gift-boxed, Only $9.95 Only $2.39 Only $2.39 Special, Only $1.98 STATE COLLEGE M-891. LENA HORNE and IVIE ANDERSON. Two of the vocnl stalwarts of jazz, sing 12 top numbers, lvie sings Empty Bed Blues, I Got It Bad And Thnt Ain't Rood, 4 more. Lena singe Just Squeeze Me, Nobody Knows The Trouble l*ve Seen. 4 more. Pub. at $3.98. Only $1.98 M-100. BANJO AND MOUTH-HARP SONGS: PlcWn* and Blowln*. Amid the Hdyen and hollers of the Southern Moun tains the people have u rich tradition of songs, ballads, and dances which have become an Integral part of America's folk heritage. Here are some superb gleanings, as banjo and mouth harp come together with skilled performances by George Pcgram and Walter Parham. 18 songs. Pub. at $4.98. Only $1.98 M-159. MARCHES MIUTAIRES FRANCAISES: A Concert of Outstanding French Marches. A stirring salute to France are these impel/mg marches. Includes La Marseillaise, Marche Lor raine, March of the Foreign Legion, 11 in all. Pub. at $3.98. Only $1.98 S-685. Brahms: VIOLIN CONCERTO. Erica Morini has taken her plnce among the great violin virtuosos of history and has broken a centuries-old masculine monopoly. Here she. present** a breathtaking performance of the beloved concerto with Artur R(xUin*ki and the Philharmonic Symphony of London, Stereo. Pub. at $5.98. Only $2.39 M-837. AUTHENTIC SQUARE DANCES. Now more Americans are swingin’ their partners than ever before. Join then* with Bill Wimberly, his orchestra, and this rollicking, frolicking collection. Fun for "just listening” too! Includes Ragtime Annie, Arkansas Traveler, Chicken Reel and 6 others. Pub. at $3.98. Only $1.98 M-869. THE BALLAD RECORD. 20 outstanding British ami American ballads sung and played by noted folksinger, Ed McCurdv. Includes Sir Patrick Spcns, John Henry, 18 more. Tub. .at $4.98. Only $1.98 S-675. Debussy: LA MEU anil IBERIA. The sea with its vythmed tides, burdened winds, fantastic and dream-colored landscapes, and the color of Spain become real to you in these amazing compositions. Orchestra du Thefttre National de I’Opera de Paris conducted by Manuel Rosenthal. Stereo. Pub. at $6.98. Only $2.39 M-234. THE JAZZ AGE OF F. SCOTT FITZGERALD. Readings from the Great Gataby, This Side of Paradise, The Crackup. Here is a fascinating ellce of that portion of Fitzgerald's works which drew its inspiration most dicactly from, and most faith fully reflects, the Jan Age, read with sharp insight by Frnnehot Tone. Tub. at *5.05. M-760. THE DELTA RHYTHM BOYS. The five-man jaw qunrtet sin? 13 of theit* most popular tunes, Including ’S Wonderful, Blue Shies, Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered Tub. at $4.98 M-150. Brahms: HUNGARIAN DANCES and Dvorak: SLAVIC DANCES. Stiver delight filled with the whimsical merriment, the charm, the touch of coquetry, the ardent tenderness of the Slavic peonle, are these 12 dances of Brahms and 6 of Dvorak. Zestful performance by Bamberg Symphony conducted by done! Perlea. Pub. at $4.98 Only $1.98 723. THE WIZARD OF OZ, read by Marvin Miller and Jane Webb. The -whole family will enjoy listening to and reading this jolly classic. 4 12” hi-fi long-playing records plus beautiful copy of the book with the original Denslow illustrations in full color. Glft-bosed, Only $9.95 M-245. BLOODY BALLADS: Classic British anil American Murder Ballads. Fratricide, patricide, infanticide, murder of lovers, friends and strangers. Shootings, stubbing", poisonings, beatings. All these are detailed in these blocaly ballads from authentic folk sources. Many recorded her© for the first time. Sung by the leading folk singer, Paul Clayton M-870. SONGS OF AN IRISH TINKER LADY. The Irish are lamed for their folk stmrinK. Margaret Barry sintts The Turf, man From Ardee, The Hills From Donegal. 10 more Fub. at '54.9? M-4-6. Beethoven: CONCERTO FOR PIANO AND ORCHES TRA IN E FEAT MAJOR, NO. * (EMPEROR). The Oil) urn) vigorous orchestra, the pizzicato support from the strings ami most of nil the superlative piano mastery of Friedrich Wuchrer make this a memorable recording. Heinrich Hollreiser conducts the Vienna Pro Minion. Also includes Beethoven's 6 A avia tions On A Turkish March. Tub. at S4.PB. Only $1.98 M-760. Mozart: PIANO CONCERTO, K. 491 and SONATA, K. 333. Denis Matthews, brilliant younir British pianist per forms one of Mozart's most tragic and dramatic piano works with the Vienna State Opera Orchestra conducted by Haw Sivarowsky, Pub, at $4.98. Only $1.98 M-588. MUSIC FOR MOONEIGHT. Where There is Music. Romantic, nostalgic. here are 12 seductive, timeless melodies including As Time Goes By, Laura, Temptation. Moonlight Be comes You, played by the satiny strings of one of hoy land r most gifted conductors, Ernest Maxin, and his orchestra. Un usual cloth covered double album lavishly sprinkled with head), $27 per ounce Faberge Parisian F SHARP perfume. Pub. at S3.SB. Only * l - 98 M-616. MUSK.' OF THE AFRICAN GOLD COAST: Gold Coast Saturday Night. A real rarity 1 Hole is the new dance hall and concert music of Africa today performed by Sake Acnuaye and his African Ensemble from Ghana combining native African and American jazz instruments for a fascinating sound. Sugar Soup, Down the Congo, Kenya Sunset, 10 more, rub. at $4.1)8, S-« 83. THE SKATER'S "WALTZ AND OTHER FAVORITE WALTZES. Sheer listening pleasure 1 Includes Lehnr’s Gull! ann Silver Waltz: Waldtenfel’a Estndianlina; Strauss' Flcdermaus Waltz and Wine, Women and Song; Rosas’ Over the Waves. Stereo. Pub. at $6.98. Only $2.39 S-678. PUCCINI FOR ORCHESTRA. Melodies from La Holtemr, Madame Butterfly, Tosca in seintillntinjc tonal colors as played by the Vienna State Opera Orchestra. Stereo, Pub. at $5.98 # All Titles In Limited Quantity On))' »1.»8 Only $1.98 Only *1.98 Only *1.98 Only *1.98 Only $2.39
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