Name: The Art Of The Producer
Brand: John Culshaw

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4854973

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Limited edition

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2024-05-31

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Universal

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0028948549733

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John Culshaw

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Classical

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Decca Classics

Decca Classics, also known as Decca Records, is a multinational label that has been at the forefront of the music industry since its formation in 1929 by Edward Lewis. Originally founded for Brunswick Ltd., Decca quickly gained recognition for releasing records under its own trademark. In 1934, a US branch called Decca Records, Inc. was launched and became known for its iconic sunburst design. Although the UK and US companies were sold off during World War II, they continued to release each other's recordings in their respective territories.
Throughout its history, Decca formed partnerships with various companies and labels around the world. In 1935, it contracted with EMI companies in Australia, New Zealand, India, and elsewhere to release UK & US Decca recordings in those territories. The company also established the London Records trademark in the US and other regions where it couldn't use the Decca name.
In later years, Decca underwent several changes in ownership and rebranding efforts. Following MCA's acquisition of US Decca in the early 1960s, releases began appearing under the name "Decca Records," A Division Of MCA, Inc., which later changed to MCA Records, Inc. In 1973.
Despite facing challenges during different eras of music trends like punk rock and classical decline during the '70s ,Decca remained resilient as a leading label for both classical music and Broadway

Meticulously curated box sets featuring exceptional audio quality, stunning visuals, and exclusive bonus content. Explore genres, eras, and artists to find the perfect addition to your collection.

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Decca’s John Culshaw was the most influential recording producer of the 20th century, and even predicted music streaming decades before the launch of iTunes and Spotify.  This new 12-CD set marks the centenary of his birth in May and is a unique proposition celebrating the Producer as the Artist.  This collector’s trove of gems includes: Copland playing Copland; the first-ever studio recording of Barber's Adagio for Strings; the 1951 &amp; 1953 Bayreuth recordings; a lost tape of Clifford Curzon; and the first international release of Georg Solti’s 1954 Brahms German Requiem, recorded by Culshaw for Capitol Records.  The accompanying booklet includes a 6,500-word essay by Dominic Fyfe and many previously unseen photographs.

Tracklist:  CD 1         The First Year, 1948/9. Recordings by Mansel Thomas*/Kathleen Ferrier/Aaron Copland*/Erna Sack*/Clifford Curzon*/Georg Solti/Ernest Bloch &amp; Zara Nelsova/Boyd Neel*  CD 2        Birth of the LP, 1950. Recordings by Royalton Kisch*/Don Gillis*/Ellabelle Davis*/Jacqueline Blancard*  CD 3        Barber conducts Barber, 1950. Cello Concerto (Zara Nelsova)/Medea Suite*/Symphony No.2*  CD 4        Bayreuth, 1951 &amp; 1953. Highlights from Parsifal/Knappertsbusch (1951) and Lohengrin/Keilberth* (1953)  CD 5        Concertgebouw, 1951 &amp; Hamburg, 1953. Brahms 3/Szell (Concertgebouworkest, 1951) &amp; Dvorak 7/Schmidt-Isserstedt*(Hamburg Radio Symphony Orchestra, 1953)  CD 6        Copenhagen, 1952/3. Haydn Symphonies 48* &amp; 44*/Wöldike and Nielsen 1*/Jensen. Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra.  CD 7         Paris, 1952/3. Recordings of Gerad Souzay*/Mado Robin*/Libero de Luca/Jean Borthayre/Janine Michaeau/Raffaele Arié with Paris Conservatoire Orchestra  CD 8        Coronation, 1953. Recordings by Malcolm Sargent/Jennifer Vyvyan*/Boyd Neel*  CD 9        Britten &amp; Aldeburgh, 1953. Aldeburgh Festival opening concert*/Britten. Simple Symphony*/Serenade for Tenor, Horn &amp; Strings* (Peter Pears/Dennis Brain)/Eugene Goossens  CD 10      Brahms Ein deutsches Requiem, Frankfurt, 1954. Georg Solti (recorded for Capitol Records) *  CD 11       Return to Decca, 1955. Mozart Piano Concertos 13 &amp; 20. Katchen/Maag, 1955; Bach Partita No 3. Emil Telmányi, 1953*  CD 12      Culshaw in his own words 1960 &amp; 1980.  The Birth of an Opera narrated by Culshaw (Solti Tristan, 1960) Götterdämmerung: a BBC Radio 3 talk, 1980.*

The Art Of The Producer

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Discover The Art Of The Producer by John Culshaw on Decca Classics. A 12-CD set celebrating the influential recording producer with exclusive gems and unseen photos.