Stokowski conducts 'Country Gardens' by Percy Grainger

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Channel: adam28xx · 2017 · Music

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In 1949, Leopold Stokowski told Percy Grainger that he wanted to record some of his most popular titles but in new orchestrations that showed off the most colourful instruments. Grainger was delighted with the idea and the following year they collaborated on 7 numbers, starting with 'Country Gardens.' I'm grateful to Gerard Henry, the noted New Zealand horticulturist and landscape designer, for supplying the photos. (From 'Cala' CACD0542).

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