Immerse yourself in the captivating sounds of "Full Dimensional Sound from the Capitol Tower," a 1958 exotica album conducted by the renowned Felix Slatkin. This intriguing collection, released under the BNF Collection label, offers a unique blend of classical and popular music, all recorded with the innovative full-dimensional sound technology of the era. The album features a diverse tracklist, including classical pieces like Beethoven's "Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major" and Britten's "Variations and Fugue On a Theme of Henry Purcell," as well as lighter fare like "Funiculì funiculà" and "Du, du liegst mir im Herzen." With a runtime of just over 34 minutes, this album is a concise yet engaging journey through the musical landscape of the late 1950s. The Concert Arts Symphony Orchestra, along with pianist Leonard Pennario, joins Slatkin in delivering a performance that showcases the richness and depth of the Capitol Tower's recording capabilities. Whether you're a fan of classical music or simply appreciate the artistry of the exotica genre, this album is sure to delight and intrigue.
No Name JiveLarry Wagner, Glen Gray & The Casa Loma Orchestra
Billboard MarchJohn Nicholas Klohr, Lou Busch, Joe "Fingers" Carr and His Orchestra
The Moon Was YellowFred E. Ahlert, Richard Jones, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
The Rovin' GamblerEdgar Leslie, Jack Fascinato, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Jack Fascinato And His Orchestra
We'll Be Together AgainCarl T. Fischer, Jacky Davis
StumblingZez Confrey, Billy May & His Orchestra
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace - Alla breve - ExtractLudwig van Beethoven, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, William Steinberg
Variations and Fugue On a Theme of Henry Purcell, Op. 34 "The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra" - ExtractBenjamin Britten, Felix Slatkin, Concert Arts Symphony Orchestra
Introduction and Variations On a Theme By Mozart, Op. 9: Thema. AndanteFernando Sor, Laurindo Almeida
Introduction and Variations On a Theme By Mozart, Op. 9: Variation V. Più mossoFernando Sor, Laurindo Almeida
Tientos for Harpsichord, English Horn and Timpani: No. 3, Tiento de AlegríaCarlos Surinach, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Soloists, Sylvia Marlowe
Funiculì funiculàLuigi Denza, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Carmen Dragon
Du, du liegst mir im HerzenTraditional, Roger Wagner Chorale
Piano Concerto in D-Flat Major, Op. 38: III. Finale. Allegro brillante - ExtractAram Khachaturian, Felix Slatkin, Leonard Pennario, Concert Arts Symphony Orchestra