Classical

Tchaikowsky on the Brazilian Masterpiece label. The International Symphony Orchestra Conducted by Alexandre Schnederhann.

“How can one express the indefinable sensations that one experiences while writing an instrumental composition that has no definite subject? It is a purely lyrical process. It is a musical confession of the soul, which unburdens itself through sounds just as a lyric poet expresses himself through poetry… As the poet Heine said, ‘Where words leave off, music begins.’ ” Piotr Ilyich Tchaikowsky

“Sleepy Beauty Ballet” on Hollywood Records.  Fifties pin-up fave and TV idol villian — Cat Woman, Julie Newmar.

Firebird by Igor Stravinsky performed by Rias Symphony Orchestra. “Exciting, Exultant Mood Music”

Bud Herrmann “Pops” the Classics on the 97 Key Bosendorfer (a piano).”   Is Bud being ironic here?  Grandiose?  Fatalistic?

Cover image by the great photographer Paul Huf (1924- 2002) of Holland. Design by Van Borssum. Phillips Favourite Series. The woman is Huf’s muse and singular model for all the covers in the series - British model Ann Pickford.

Like many my age, I spent my first TV hours with Captain Kangaroo and Mr. Greenjeans.  Here’s a nice one of many lps and 45’s featuring Bob Keeshan, the Capt.