{"product_id":"23348-elgar-edward-koussevitzky-serge-21st-anniversary-concert-of-the-london-symphony-orchestra-9-june-1925-signed-program","title":"Elgar, Edward. (1857 - 1934) \u0026 Koussevitzky, Serge. (1874–1951) 21st Anniversary Concert of the London Symphony Orchestra, 9 June 1925 - Signed Program","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eProgram of the 21st Anniversary Concert of the London Symphony Orchestra, 9 June 1925. Queens Hall, London. \u003c\/span\u003eConducted by Sir Edward Elgar, O.M. and Serge Koussevitsky, both of whom have boldly signed the front cover in ink. 35, [4] pp. Includes portraits of the two conductors and extensive program notes, with musical illustrations. Wrappers a little toned and lightly stained, some ink marks to rear, else fine throughout. 7.25 x 10 inch (18.7 x 25.5 cm). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eThe same program of the LSO's inaugural concert (9 June 1904) originally conducted by Hans Richter, the \u003c\/span\u003eprogram included  Wagner - Overture to Die Meistersinger; JS Bach Suite in D; Mozart - Overture to Die Zauberflote; Elgar - Variations on an Original Theme;  Liszt - Hungarian Rhapsody in F; Beethoven - Symphony No 5 in C minor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"\"\u003eA review from The Times, June 10, 1925, notes that \"The LSO yesterday celebrated the 21st anniversary of its first concert, that which Richter conducted on June 9, 1904, by a repetition of the programme at Queen's Hall,\" while the Evening Standard reported that \"Mr. Serge Koussevitsky conducted the rest of the concert with at times a fierceness of downbeat that made his baton literally whistle as it cut through the air. The \"Magic Flute\" overture was a fine feat of contrived fervour and neatness. The audience was on the thin but not on the cool side.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093843103903,"sku":"23348","price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Elgar_2C_Edward_Koussevitzky_2C_Serge_21st_Anniversary_Concert_signed_program_23348a.jpg?v=1722190749","url":"https:\/\/www.schubertiademusic.com\/products\/23348-elgar-edward-koussevitzky-serge-21st-anniversary-concert-of-the-london-symphony-orchestra-9-june-1925-signed-program","provider":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}