The Letter L

From high atop Levittown, New York it's time for Sadko's World of Music. The role of Sadko will be played by Shiboleth Lalapalooza. The role of Skippy the Wonder Dog will be played by Lassie the 23rd. The role of Bobsey Twins will be played by Leopold Stokowski and Leopold Auer. The role of Ken Moss will be played by Nature's Path Leapin Lemurs Cereal. The role of Brian Carpenter will be played by Luscious Jackson. In the the third half of the program the role of Lenny the Listener will be played by Lyle Trachtenberg.
Lute music from the royal courts of Europe. RCA Victor [1967] Contains works by the Landgrave of Hesse,[Pavan] Simone Molinaro,[Saltarello, Ballo detto Il Conte Orlando,Saltarello, Fantasia] Peter Philips, [Chromatic Pavan, The Galliard to the Chromatic Pavan] John Dowland, [Fantasia, Queen Elizabeth's  Galliard] Gregory Howett, [[Fantasia] Alonso Mudarra, [Fantasia]Albert Dlugoraj, Wojciech Długoraj(c. 1557 - after 1619), also called Wiecesław Długoraj, Adalbert Długoraj and Gostinensis, was a Polish Renaissance composer and lutenist.[Fantasia, Finale, Villanella No. 1 Villanella No.2, Finale] Alfonso Ferrabosco Alfonso Ferrabosco the younger (ca. 1575 – March 1628) was an English composer and viol player of Italian descent. He straddles the line between the Renaissance and Baroque music eras.[Pavan], Hans Newsidler,[Mein Herz hat sich mit Lieb' verpflicht, Hier folget ein welscher Tanz, Ich klag' den Tag, Der Juden Tanz] Valentin Bakfark,[Fantasia] and Jean Besard[Airs de Court for lute, Branle-Branle Gay, Guillemette, Volte] Julian Bream, lute.
Lutosławski, Witold, 1913- 1994 During World War II, after escaping German capture, Lutosławski made a living by playing the piano in Warsaw bars. After the war, Stalinist authorities banned his First Symphony for being "formalist"—allegedly accessible only to an elite. Lutosławski believed such anti-formalism was an unjustified retrograde step, and he resolutely strove to maintain his artistic integrity. In the 1980s, Lutosławski gave artistic support to the Solidarity movement. Near the end of his life, he was awarded the Order of the White Eagle, Poland's highest honor. Cello concerto. Angel 1975. "World première recording"; Mstislav Rostropovich, violoncello; Orchestre de Paris; the composer conducting.
Liszt, Franz,1811-1886. Piano concerto no. 1, in E-flat. Piano concerto no. 2, in A. RCA Victor[1964] Leonard Pennario, piano; London Symphony Orchestra; René Leibowitz, conductor.
Bennett, Richard Rodney. Music for the film Lady Caroline Lamb. Elegy for Caroline Lamb. Angel[1973] The 2d work is a suite for viola and orchestra, based on the film music. Peter Mark, viola; New Philharmonia Orchestra; Marcus Dods,conductor.
Leopold Stokowski conducts. Seraphim [1977] For orchestra, string orchestra, or brass ensemble. Bach-Stokowski. Toccata and fugue in D minor [originally for organ]--Sibelius. The swan of Tuonela. Finlandia.-- Strauss, J. On the beautiful blue Danube.--Gluck. Lento [from Iphigénie en Aulide]. Sicilienne [from Armide]-- Purcell. Hornpipe [from King Arthur]--Tchaikovsky. Scherzo, from Symphony no. 4.--Debussy. Prelude to the afternoon of a faun. Clair de lune [originally for piano]--Musssorgsky -Ravel. The hut on fowl's legs & The great gate at Kiev, from Pictures at an exhibition [originally for piano]-- Dukas. Fanfare [from La péri]--Barber. Adagio for strings [originally for string quartet]--Turina. La oración del torero [originally for string quartet]--Bach-Stokowski. Mein Jesu, was für Seelenweh [originally for soprano and continuo] His symphony orchestra.
My Fair Lady lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner ; music by Frederick Loewe ; screenplay by Alan Jay Lerner Julie Andrews and Rex Harrison. John Michael King, Robert Coote, Philippa Bevans, Stanley Holloway, Gordon Dilworth, Rod McLennan

The Letter K

From high atop Kingstown, Maryland it's time for Sadko's World of Music. The role of Sadko will be played by Heinz Ketchup. The role of Skippy the Wonder Dog will be played by Kit 'N' Carlyle. The role of Bobsey Twins will be played by Beowulf and Grendel. The role of Ken Moss will be played by Annie's Naturals Organic Ketchup. The role of Brian Carpenter will be played by Kmart. In the the third half of the program the role of Lenny the Listener will be played by Bernard Henry Kroger.
Khachaturian, Aram Il'ich,1903-1978. Masquerade.Suite. RCA Victor[1960] Composed originally as incidental music for Lermontov's tragedy. Program notes by Louis Biancolli on container. Kabalevskii, D. B. The comedians. Waltz.--Nocturne.--Mazurka.--Romance.--Galop. RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra; Kiril Kondrashin, conductor.
Strauss, Richard,1864-1949 Symphonia domestica,op. 53. Angel 1973. .Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; Herbert von Karajan, conductor.
French baroque music for harpsichord. Epic[1964] -Suite no.3, in E, op. 59, by Boismortier.- Tombeau de m. de Blancrocher. Chaconne. By L. Couperin.-Le baricades mistérieuses. Le moucheron. Passacaille. By F. Couperin.-Suite in E [minor] by Rameau [from Pièces de clavecin, 1724] Igor Kipnis, harpsichord.

The Letter J

From high atop Jamestown, New York it's time for Sadko's World of Music. The role of Sadko will be played by Jean Jordache. The role of Skippy the Wonder Dog will be played by Jojo. The role of Bobsey Twins will be played by Jack and Jill. The role of Ken Moss will be played by John Carpenter. The role of Brian Carpenter will be played by Juliette Prowse. In the the third half of the program the role of Lenny the Listener will be played by Julius Caesar.
Music for guitar and harpsichord. Columbia, 1972. Sonata no. 1, by R. Straube.--Preludio, by M. Ponce.-- Sonata no. 2, by R. Straube.--Duo concertante, by S. Dodgson.--Sonata no. 3, by R. Straube. John Williams, guitar; Rafael Puyana, harpsichord; Jordi Savall, viola da gamba.
Jongen, Joseph, 1873-1953. Symphonie concertante, organ, orchestra, op. 81. Capitol [1961] Virgil Fox, organ; Orchestre du Théâtre national de l'opéra; Georges Prêtre, conductor.
Kodály, Zoltán, Háry János; suite Columbia [1965] Philadelphia Orchestra; Eugene Ormandy, conductor.
LISZT - Piano Sonata in B minor, S178/R21 by JOHN BROWNING - piano
Sviatoslav Richter: Schubert Sonata D.894 1st mvt.

The Letter I

Pre-show
Irma la douce [A new musical comedy] Original book and lyrics by Alexandre Breffort; English book and lyrics by Julian More, David Heneker, and Monty Norman. Columbia, [1960] Original Broadway cast. .Elizabeth Seal, Keith Michell, Clive Revill, Fred Gwynne, Osborne Smith
From high atop Inverness, Scotland it's time for Sadko's World of Music. The role of Sadko will be played by Ivan L. Moody. The role of Skippy the Wonder Dog will be played by Ivan Pavlov. The role of Bobsey Twins will be played by Ivan Morovic and Gary Fisher. The role of Ken Moss will be played by Ivan Awfulich. The role of Brian Carpenter will be played by Ivan the Terrible. In the the third half of the program the role of Lenny the Listener will be played by Ivan Detail.
Charles Ives – The Unanswered Question Various Artists – The Beginners Guide to 20th Century Classical Music
The Mother Hips – Young Charles Ives– Do It On The Strings: Acoustic Live in California November 2010
Charles Ives – String Quartet No. 2: I. Discussions Schumann Quartett – Mozart, Ives & Verdi: String Quartets
Charles Ives – String Quartet No. 2: II. Arguments Schumann Quartett – Mozart, Ives & Verdi: String Quartets
Charles Ives – String Quartet No. 2: III. The Call of the Mountains Schumann Quartett – Mozart, Ives & Verdi: String Quartets
Theo Bleckmann, Charles Ives – Feldeinsamkeit / In Summer Fields – Twelve Songs by Charles Ives
Hilary Hahn, violin – Ives: Sonata for Violin and Piano No.1 - 1. Andante - Allegro vivace – Charles Ives: Four Sonatas Valentina Lisitsa, piano
Music for two harpsichords Columbia 1972. Suite à deux clavecins in C minor, G.F. Handel.--Fancy, for two to play, T. Tomkins.--Ut re my fa sol la, W. Byrs. --For two virginals, G. Farnaby.--Suite in G minor, G. Le Roux.--Allemande à deux clavecins. La julliet. La Létiville. Muséte de choisi. Muséte de taverni. F. Couperin.--Sonata in C major for four hands, K. 19d. Fugue in C minor, K. 426. W.A. Mozart. Igor Kipnis and Thurston Dart.
Introduction to the piano Capitol [1958] Agi Jambor, piano. .
Music of old Russia Angel [1963] Rachmaninoff, S. Vocalise.--Musorgskii̐, M. Hopak.-- Glazunov, A. Meditation, op. 34.--Chai̐kovskií, P. Valse- scherzo, op. 34; Meditation, op. 42, no. 1; Scherzo, op. 42, no. 2.--Rimskii̐-Korsakov, N. Fantasy on Russian themes, op. 33. Nathan Milstein, violin, with orchestra; Robert Irving, conductor.
Legendary performances Recorded between 1944 and 1947. Mussorgsky, M. P. Pimen's tale, Boris' farewell, and Boris' death, from Boris Godounov.--Verdi, G. Ella giammai m'amo, from Don Carlos.--Il lacerato spirito, from Simon Boccanegra.--Ponchielli, A. Bella cosi madonna, from La Gioconda (with Risë Stevens)--Rossini, G. A. La calunnia è un venticello, from Il barbieri di Siviglia.--Mozart, W. A. Deh vieni alla finestra and Finch' han dal vino, from Don Giovanni.--Bellini, V. Ite sul colle, from Norma.-- Thomas, A. Légères hirondelles, from Mignon (with Risë Stevens)--Halévy, J. F. F. E. Si la rigueur et la vengeance, from La Juive.--Puccini, G. Vecchia zimarra, senti, from La Bohème. Ezio Pinza, bass; Metropolitan Opera Chorus and Orchestra; Emil Cooper and Fausto Cleva, conductors; sung in Italian and French.