Decatur in Algiers

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Title

Decatur in Algiers

Collection

George Antheil Collecton of Sound Recordings

Names

Golschmann, Vladimir, 1893-1972 (Conductor)

Date / Origin

Date Created: 1945

Table Of Contents

Track 1. Decatur at Algiers, nocturne for orchestra, W. 179 (1943; 1945 recording) [Full] (0:02-5:09) / G. Antheil ; [Applause ; Tune-up] (5:10-5:29) ; [No audio] (5:30-5:35) -- Track 2. [Reprise: Excerpt] Decatur at Algiers, nocturne for orchestra, W. 179 (1943; 1945 recording) [ends abruptly] (0:01-1:29) / G. Antheil ; [No audio] (1:30-1:35) -- Tracks 3-9. [Excerpts] Joan of Arc [at the stake]: Track 3 (0:44) -- Track 4 (0:47) -- Track 5 (0:24) -- Track 6 (0:33) -- Track 7 (0:50) -- Track (0:29) -- Track 9 (0:43) / A. Honegger.

Library Location

Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound
Shelf locator: *LDC 52522
Shelf locator: *LJ-12 5462

Subjects

Orchestral music -- 20th century
Operas -- 20th century -- Excerpts

Genres

Radio Programs
Music

Notes

Statement Of Responsibility: George Antheil. Joan of Arc [at the stake] : opera excerpts / [A. Honegger].
Content: Incorrect title on typed disc label; correct title written in wax crayon on disc: Decatur at Algiers.
Content: "Played by Golschmann, 1945"--Typed disc label (Side A).
Performers: [Unidentified orchestra] ; Vladimir Golschmann, conductor (1st-2nd tracks). [Unidentified performers and orchestra] (3rd-9th tracks)
Venue: Live performance New York, N. Y. (?) 1945 (1st-2nd tracks) ; Recorded opera selections New York, N. Y. (?) 1945 (?) (3rd-9th tracks).
Acquisition: Separated from; Music Division, George Antheil papers, 1912-1959; 2000.
Language: Sung in French (side B, tracks 3-9 only)

Physical Description

Extent: 1 audio disc (11 min., 40 sec.) : analog, mono, 78 rpm, aluminum-based acetate ; 12 in.

Languages

English

Identifiers

NYPL Catalog ID (bnumber): b19979946
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): 64f39550-5c6c-0131-21cd-58d385a7b928

Rights

The copyright and related rights status of this item has been reviewed by The New York Public Library, but we were unable to make a conclusive determination as to the copyright status of the item. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.

Type Of Resource

Sound Recording

Cite this item

MLA format

Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound, The New York Public Library. "Decatur in Algiers" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1945. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/64f39550-5c6c-0131-21cd-58d385a7b928

APA format

Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound, The New York Public Library. (1945). Decatur in Algiers Retrieved from https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/64f39550-5c6c-0131-21cd-58d385a7b928

Chicago/Turabian Format

Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound, The New York Public Library. "Decatur in Algiers" New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed November 15, 2025. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/64f39550-5c6c-0131-21cd-58d385a7b928

Wikipedia citation

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