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Leonard Bernstein, The New York Philharmonic Orchestra / George Szell, The Cleveland Orchestra / Eugene Ormandy, The Philadelphia Orchestra
Curtain Raisers: The World's Favorite Overtures

Compil. US 1978 on Columbia Masterworks label
Classical (Romantic, Classical, Modern)

Gatefold cover. Previously released on MS 6858, MS 6677, MS 7085, MS 6743, MS 6533, MS 6879, MS 6875, M 31640, Y 33923, M 34125. Library of Congress catalog card number 78-750380 applies to this album. ©℗ 1978 CBS Inc. Manufactured by Columbia Records/CBS Inc.

     
Musicians
PortraitLeonard Bernstein p, 1918-1990 US
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PortraitThe New York Philharmonic Orchestra ,
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PortraitGeorge Szell p, 1897-1970 US
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PortraitThe Cleveland Orchestra ,
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PortraitEugene Ormandy vn, 1899-1985 US
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PortraitThe Philadelphia Orchestra , US
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Producers
John Collier artwork, cover
Henrietta Condak design, cover
Peter Eliot Stone liner notes
Howard H. Scott producer
John McClure producer
Thomas Frost producer
Album Tracks
No Title Artist Composer Duration
1The Marriage Of FigaroLeonard Bernstein, The New York Philharmonic Orchestra / George Szell, The Cleveland Orchestra / Eugene Ormandy, The Philadelphia OrchestraWolfgang Amadeus Mozart3:57
2Poet And PeasantLeonard Bernstein, The New York Philharmonic Orchestra / George Szell, The Cleveland Orchestra / Eugene Ormandy, The Philadelphia OrchestraFranz von Suppé9:50
3The Barber Of SevilleLeonard Bernstein, The New York Philharmonic Orchestra / George Szell, The Cleveland Orchestra / Eugene Ormandy, The Philadelphia OrchestraGioacchino Rossini7:30
4The Light CavalryLeonard Bernstein, The New York Philharmonic Orchestra / George Szell, The Cleveland Orchestra / Eugene Ormandy, The Philadelphia OrchestraFranz von Suppé7:05
5CandideLeonard Bernstein, The New York Philharmonic Orchestra / George Szell, The Cleveland Orchestra / Eugene Ormandy, The Philadelphia OrchestraLeonard Bernstein4:05
6Die FledermausLeonard Bernstein, The New York Philharmonic Orchestra / George Szell, The Cleveland Orchestra / Eugene Ormandy, The Philadelphia OrchestraJohann Strauss Jr.9:45
7William TellLeonard Bernstein, The New York Philharmonic Orchestra / George Szell, The Cleveland Orchestra / Eugene Ormandy, The Philadelphia OrchestraGioacchino Rossini11:49
8Orpheus In The UnderworldLeonard Bernstein, The New York Philharmonic Orchestra / George Szell, The Cleveland Orchestra / Eugene Ormandy, The Philadelphia OrchestraJacques Offenbach9:40
9Russlan And LudmillaLeonard Bernstein, The New York Philharmonic Orchestra / George Szell, The Cleveland Orchestra / Eugene Ormandy, The Philadelphia OrchestraMikhail Ivanovich Glinka5:24
10CarmenLeonard Bernstein, The New York Philharmonic Orchestra / George Szell, The Cleveland Orchestra / Eugene Ormandy, The Philadelphia OrchestraGeorges Bizet2:08
11ZampaLeonard Bernstein, The New York Philharmonic Orchestra / George Szell, The Cleveland Orchestra / Eugene Ormandy, The Philadelphia OrchestraFerdinand Hérold8:24
12The Bartered BrideLeonard Bernstein, The New York Philharmonic Orchestra / George Szell, The Cleveland Orchestra / Eugene Ormandy, The Philadelphia OrchestraBedřich Smetana6:25
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