NBC Symphony Orchestra
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About NBC Symphony Orchestra
The NBC Symphony Orchestra was a radio orchestra established by David Sarnoff of the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) especially for conductor Arturo Toscanini. The NBC Symphony performed weekly radio concert broadcasts with Toscanini and other conductors and served as house orchestra for the network, beginning November 13, 1937 and continuing until 1954. Tom Lewis, in the Organization of American Historians Magazine of History, described NBC's plan for cultural programming and the origin of the NBC Symphony:
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Concerto No.4 G major BWV 1049 : I. Allegro
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Suite No. 3 from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 101: III. Juliet
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Rhapsody in Blue
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Enigma Variations, Op. 36: Variations 1 To 14
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Bolero
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Rhapsody in Blue (Intro & Theme) (from Manhattan)
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Adagio for Strings
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Sebastian Suite: VII. Pavane
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Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: II. Larghetto - 1939
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Idillio di Sigfriedo (Recorded in NY 3/7/1953)
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Danse macabre, Op. 40
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Piano Sonata No.11 in A, K.331: Turkish March
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La Moldau
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La Cavalcata Delle Wilkirie - Recorded in NY 12/29/1951
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St. Antoni Chorale Variations, Op. 56: Finale
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St. Antoni Chorale Variations, Op. 56: Variations 1 To 8
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Symphony No. 7 In A Major, Op. 92: II. Allegretto
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Three Hungarian Rhapsodies: No.1 In F Minor
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Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67, "Fate": I. Allegro con brio
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Fantasía para un gentilhombre: I. Villano
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Adagio for Strings: Molto allegro e appassionato
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Tristan und Isolde: Tristan und Isolde, Act I: Prelude - Liebestod
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Fantasía para un gentilhombre: II. Ricercar
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Symphony No. 8 In F Major, Op. 93: II. Allegretto Scherzando
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Konzert für Klavier und Orchester No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso
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Concierto del sur: II. Andante
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Fantasía para un gentilhombre: III. Españoleta y fanfarria de la caballería de Nápoles
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Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso
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Symphony No. 7 In A Major, Op. 92: IV. Allegro Con Brio
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Konzert für Klavier und Orchester No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: III. Allegro con fuoco
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Symphony No. 8 In F Major, Op. 93: III. Tempo Di Menuetto
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Otello, Act I, Scene 1: "Una vela!" (Jago, Roderigo, Cassio, Montano, Coro)
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Symphony No. 8 In F Major, Op. 93: I. Allegro Vivace E Con Brio
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Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67, "Fate": IV. Finale: Allegro
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Symphony No. 5 In C Minor, Op. 67, "Fate": II. Andante Con Moto
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Fantasía para un gentilhombre: IV. Danza de las hachas
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Konzert für Klavier und Orchester No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: II. Andantino semplice
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Medley: Miserere - Trio - E lucevan le stelle - Brindisi - Rigoletto - Tosca - Cavalleria Rusticana
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Suite No. 3 from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 101: I. Romeo at the Fountain
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Symphony No. 7 In A Major, Op. 92: I. Poco Sostenuto - Vivace
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Lohengrin: Lohengrin, Act III: Prelude
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Messa da requiem: Sequence. Dies Irae
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Rhapsody In Blue (Gershwin: Rhapsody In Blue)
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Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67, "Fate": III. Scherzo: Allegro (attacca)
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Symphony No. 9 In D Minor, Op. 125: I, Allegro Ma Non Troppo, Un Poco Maestoso
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A Faust Overture: Eine Faust Overture
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Fantasía para un gentilhombre: V. Canario
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Messa da requiem: II. Sequence. Dies Irae
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Tristano e Isotta: Prelude e Morte, d'Isotta - Recorded in NY 12/29/1951
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March from The Love for Three Oranges, Op.33a
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