Eugene Ormandy - The World's Favorite and 50 similar items

Catalog Number: LSC-3301 Condition Details: Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back), discoloration spots on back. Inner-sleeve is poly-lined paper. Spine is mostly easy-to-read with mild-wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: 1812 Overture Capriccio Italien Marche Slave About The Record: The World's Favorite Tchaikovsky, is a compilation album of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's most beloved orchestral works, conducted by the esteemed Eugene Ormandy with the Philadelphia Orchestra and released on RCA Red Seal in 1972. This LP captures the lush, romantic essence of Tchaikovsky's music through highlights such as the 1812 Overture, Marche Slave, and excerpts from Swan Lake and Nutcracker ballets, showcasing Ormandy's signature polished and emotive interpretations that defined the "Philadelphia Sound" during his long tenure as music director from 1938 to 1980. Historically significant as part of RCA's "World's Favorite" series of budget-friendly classical collections, it made Tchaikovsky's masterpieces more accessible to a broader audience amid the vinyl era's popularity, reflecting Ormandy's pivotal role in popularizing Russian romantic repertoire in the United States. The album's recordings, drawn from earlier sessions in the 1950s and 1960s, exemplify the technical advancements in stereo sound that Ormandy and RCA pioneered, contributing to the enduring legacy of these performances in orchestral discography. While classical albums like this do not feature traditional hit singles, standout tracks such as the 1812 Overture and Waltz of the Flowers from Nutcracker have achieved widespread cultural recognition as iconic pieces, often performed independently in concerts and media.