Product DescriptionThis Dutton CD comprises the late 1940s recordings made by Polish conductor Gregor Fitelberg in performances of Szymanowski, Rimsky-Korsakov and Tchaikovsky with the London Philharmonic and Philharmonia Orchestras. Eugenia Umi?ska is the soloist in the Szymanowski Violin Concerto. Remastered from the original 78-rpm discs for Dutton's trademark crystal clear sound. Track listing: Rimsky-Korsakov: Tsar Saltan Suite op.57 - i. The Tsar's Departure and Farewell, ii. The Tsarina and her son afloat in the cask, iii. The Three Wonders, Gregor Fitelberg (conductor), London Philharmonic Orchestra, recorded 15.04.46, Wembley Town Hall, Middlesex; Tchaikovsky: Symphony no.3 in D op.29 'Polish' - i. Moderato assai - Allegro brillante, ii. Alla tedesca - Allegro moderato e semplice, iii. Andante elegiac, iv. Scherzo: Allegro vivo, v. Allegro con fuoco (tempo di Polacca),Gregor Fitelberg (conductor), London Philharmonic Orchestra, recorded 9-10.04.46, Kingsway Hall, London; Szymanowski: Violin Concerto no.1 op.35, Eugenia Uminska (violin), Gregor Fitelberg (conductor), Philharmonia Orchestra, recorded 22.09.48, Abbey Road Studio no.1