£19.50
Date 19/12/1955
Philadelphia Orchestra Gala Concert – 1955
An original programme for a Philadelphia Orchestra Gala Concert dated 19 December 1955 (please see the pictures for full details).
In the 1950s the orchestra was under the long directorship of Eugene Ormandy and was celebrated worldwide for its lush, rich string tone, the famous ‘Philadelphia Sound’. If you can help identify the venue, we would love to hear from you.
A scarce piece of American concert memorabilia from one of the ‘Big Five’ orchestras.
| Production | Philadelphia Orchestra Gala Concert |
|---|---|
| Venue | ? |
The Cast – see pics.
Condition: V Good, Vlcr, original rough right edge
Did you know?
- The Philadelphia Orchestra was founded in 1900.
- Eugene Ormandy was its music director for 44 years, from 1936 to 1980.
- Under Leopold Stokowski the orchestra played the soundtrack for Disney’s Fantasia (1940).
SKU: T02246
