01. CELEBRITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA "Castles In The Air"
02. CHARLES WILLIAMS AND HIS CONCERT ORCHESTRA "Swing-Hoe"
03. BBC THEATRE ORCHESTRA, leader Alfred Barker, Conducted by STANFORD ROBINSON "Valse Serenade"
04. WALLY STOTT AND HIS ORCHESTRA "Venezuela"
05. HARMONIC ORCHESTRA Conducted by WAL-BERG "Parlour Game"
06. SIDNEY TORCH AND HIS ORCHESTRA "Penny Whistle Song"
07. MELACHRINO ORCHESTRA Conducted by GEORGE MELACHRINO "London March"
08. ASSOCIATED BRITISH PICTURE CORPORATION ORCHESTRA-Conducted by PHILIP GREEN - pianist WILLIAM McGUFFIE "Song of Soho: Rhapsody for Piano and Orchestra (from the film 'Murder Without Crime')"
09. QUEEN'S HALL LIGHT ORCHESTRA Conducted by CHARLES WILLIAMS "Dickon O'Devon"
10. DOLF VAN DER LINDEN AND HIS ORCHESTRA "Effervescence"
11. MALCOLM LOCKYER AND HIS ORCHESTRA "Pizzicato Rag"
12. NEW CONCERT ORCHESTRA Conducted by Frederic Curzon "Rhythm For Romance"
13. LEIGHTON LUCAS AND HIS ORCHESTRA "Target For Tonight - Theme from the Film"
14. CELEBRITIY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Conducted by HUGO DE GROOT "Automation"
15. MELACHRINO ORCHESTRA Conducted by GEORGE MELACHRINO "There Is A Tavern In The Town - Juke Box Fantasy"
16. WILLIAM HILL-BOWEN AND HIS ORCHESTRA "The Girl From Cuba"
17. MISCHA MICHAELOFF AND HIS ORCHESTRA "Serbian Sunset"
18. SIDNEY TORCH AND HIS ORCHESTRA "Atlantis"
19. HARRY DAVIDSON AND HIS ORCHESTRA "Secrets"
20. QUEEN'S HALL LIGHT ORCHESTRA Conducted by SIDNEY TORCH "This Is The Business"
21. THE TONHALLE ORCHESTRA, ZURICH Conducted by ROBERT STOLZ "Sel. of Popular Melodies: Don't Ask Me Why, Springtime In Vienna, White Horse Inn, Hallo! Sweet Fairy Doll, Hallo You"
Number of discs:
1
Description:
Labelcode GUD5118.2
"Buried Treasures" is a captivating CD release by the BBC Theatre Orchestra, presented by Guild Light. This album unearths rare and lesser-known orchestral gems from the golden age of radio and theatre music, offering listeners an enchanting journey through elegant arrangements and evocative melodies. The selection showcases a rich tapestry of styles?from light classical to cinematic soundscapes?demonstrating both the versatility of the orchestra and the timeless appeal of these rediscovered works. Guild Light, renowned for its dedication to preserving musical heritage, has meticulously restored these recordings with exceptional audio fidelity, ensuring that each nuance shines through. The BBC Theatre Orchestra itself holds a distinguished place in British musical history; formed in 1931, it became famous for its broadcasts on national radio throughout mid-20th century Britain. Their performances have introduced countless audiences to orchestral music?s charm and sophistication, making "Buried Treasures" not only a nostalgic experience but also an important cultural document.
