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Concert Hall

Barrymore hosts "Concert Hall," a classical music variety show from the Armed Forces Radio Service during World War II.

Concert Hall

18 old time radio show recordings
(total playtime 8 hours, 56 min)
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"Vera Brodsky and Maggie Teyte"



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Lionel Barrymore at MicrophoneThis collection features a collection of Concert Hall broadcasts produced by the Armed Forces Radio Service.  Hosted by Hollywood legend Lionel Barrymore, the show featured selections of classical music from talented musical artists of the World War II era.

Barrymore is better known for his film career, most notably for his role as the dour Mr. Potter in the film It's a Wonderful Life.  However, Barrymore's rich voice and unique delivery was well suited for radio, in which he had a long and distinguished career.  His performance as Ebenezer Scrooge in the radio adaptation of A Christmas Carol was so beloved it played annually from 1934 through 1951.

Enjoy the soothing auditory combination of Lionel Barrymore's warm narrative voice with timeless classical music.

For additional classical and opera radio shows, see also:

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    This is a real gem--one that I had never had about before. Disc 4 with Lily Pons and Sir Thomas Beecham is mesmerizing. Delightful arias from Massenet's Manon and the Shadow Song from Meyerbeer's Dinorah are breathtaking. Beecham's performances of music by Delius and Debussy are a real delight. Vols 1 and 2 are fine also. Take time to enjoy Ezio Pinza singing the great spiritual Deep River. I do need to caution you about a few errors in the labeling. Programs 3 and 13 are duplicates of the 1st program featuring Maggie Teyte and Vera Brodsky. (Unfortunately, no Myra Hess or Marian Anderson--despite the labels.) Programs 6 and 7 are also mislabeled--duplicates of admittedly great programs. However, this is still a priceless collection. If you are a Lionel Barrymore fan, you will enjoy his rich voice and introductions to the performers. He is an outstanding host for this program. This is one of the best collections in OTR classical music that I have experienced. A great start is program 4 with Lily Pons and Sir Thomas Beecham. Enjoy!! I know I did

    Steve Verified Purchase

    This is a review of disc #7 of Concert Hall. It is a program of classical music from 1943 and 1946. The first includes James Melton singing several selections and A Russian violinist playing diferent pieces. The later program features the singing of Lily Pons and the pianist James Hoffman. He played Clair De Lune and the 1st movement from Beethoven's Emperor Piano Concerto. Music of all types could be heard during the Golden Age of Radio and this is a good example of that.

    Dan Verified Purchase

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    18 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00. Total playtime 8 hours, 56 min
    18 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00
    total playtime 8 hours, 56 min
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    1. 18 shows - total playtime 8 hours 56 minutes
    2. Concert Hall 420602 Vera Brodsky-Maggie Teyte.mp3
    3. Concert Hall 420609 Ezio Pinza Sings Händels Largo.mp3
    4. Concert Hall 420612 (002) Lionel Barrymore.mp3
    5. Concert Hall 420808 Lilly Pons Sings Aria From Minion.mp3
    6. Concert Hall 430301 James Melton Sings David And Goliath.mp3
    7. Concert Hall 461028 124 Marian Anderson Sings Aria.mp3
    8. Concert Hall 470113 137 Myra Hess First Movement Mozart.mp3
    9. Concert Hall Afrs 122 Robert Goldsan Jussi Bjoerling Criz.mp3
    10. Concert Hall Afrs 125 461028 Josef Hoffman LPons Claire Lune.mp3
    11. Concert Hall Afrs 128 James Melton Oscar Levant Cdiz.mp3
    12. Concert Hall Afrs 130 Gladys Swarthout Andres Segovia Criz.mp3
    13. Concert Hall Afrs 131 Luberschutz Neminoff Pianists Kirsten.mp3
    14. Concert Hall Afrs 134 1946 Vera Brodski Maggie T.Manon.mp3
    15. Concert Hall Afrs 135 470113 Fritz Kreisler Melchiorcriz.mp3
    16. Concert Hall Afrs 136 Earl Wild Plays Piano Concert Minor.mp3
    17. Concert Hall Afrs 138 Christopher Lynch Jack Crawsoncriz.mp3
    18. Concert Hall Afrs 139 Maria Kurenko Fritz Kreislercriz.mp3
    19. Concert Hall Afrs 265 Jascha Heifetz.mp3
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    18 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00. Total playtime 8 hours, 56 min
    18 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00
    total playtime 8 hours, 56 min
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    1. 18 shows - total playtime 8 hours 56 minutes
    2. Concert Hall 420602 Vera Brodsky-Maggie Teyte.mp3
    3. Concert Hall 420609 Ezio Pinza Sings Händels Largo.mp3
    4. Concert Hall 420612 (002) Lionel Barrymore.mp3
    5. Concert Hall 420808 Lilly Pons Sings Aria From Minion.mp3
    6. Concert Hall 430301 James Melton Sings David And Goliath.mp3
    7. Concert Hall 461028 124 Marian Anderson Sings Aria.mp3
    8. Concert Hall 470113 137 Myra Hess First Movement Mozart.mp3
    9. Concert Hall Afrs 122 Robert Goldsan Jussi Bjoerling Criz.mp3
    10. Concert Hall Afrs 125 461028 Josef Hoffman LPons Claire Lune.mp3
    11. Concert Hall Afrs 128 James Melton Oscar Levant Cdiz.mp3
    12. Concert Hall Afrs 130 Gladys Swarthout Andres Segovia Criz.mp3
    13. Concert Hall Afrs 131 Luberschutz Neminoff Pianists Kirsten.mp3
    14. Concert Hall Afrs 134 1946 Vera Brodski Maggie T.Manon.mp3
    15. Concert Hall Afrs 135 470113 Fritz Kreisler Melchiorcriz.mp3
    16. Concert Hall Afrs 136 Earl Wild Plays Piano Concert Minor.mp3
    17. Concert Hall Afrs 138 Christopher Lynch Jack Crawsoncriz.mp3
    18. Concert Hall Afrs 139 Maria Kurenko Fritz Kreislercriz.mp3
    19. Concert Hall Afrs 265 Jascha Heifetz.mp3
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    18 recordings on 9 Audio CDs. Total playtime 8 hours, 56 min
    18 recordings on 9 Audio CDs
    total playtime 8 hours, 56 min

    Concert Hall Disc A001

    1. Concert Hall Afrs 122 Robert Goldsan Jussi Bjoerling Criz
    2. Concert Hall Afrs 128 James Melton Oscar Levant Cdiz

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    Concert Hall Disc A002

    1. Concert Hall Afrs 130 Gladys Swarthout Andres Segovia Criz
    2. Concert Hall Afrs 131 Luberschutz Neminoff Pianists Kirsten

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    Concert Hall Disc A003

    1. Concert Hall Afrs 134 1946 Vera Brodski Maggie T.Manon
    2. Concert Hall Afrs 136 Earl Wild Plays Piano Concert Minor

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    Concert Hall Disc A004

    1. Concert Hall Afrs 138 Christopher Lynch Jack Crawsoncriz
    2. Concert Hall Afrs 139 Maria Kurenko Fritz Kreislercriz

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    Concert Hall Disc A005

    1. Concert Hall Afrs 265 Jascha Heifetz
    2. Concert Hall 420602 Vera Brodsky-Maggie Teyte

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    Concert Hall Disc A006

    1. Concert Hall 420609 Ezio Pinza Sings Händels Largo
    2. Concert Hall 420612 (002) Lionel Barrymore

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    Concert Hall Disc A007

    1. Concert Hall 420808 Lilly Pons Sings Aria From Minion
    2. Concert Hall 430301 James Melton Sings David And Goliath

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    Concert Hall Disc A008

    1. Concert Hall 461028 124 Marian Anderson Sings Aria
    2. Concert Hall Afrs 125 461028 Josef Hoffman LPons Claire Lune

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    Concert Hall Disc A009

    1. Concert Hall 470113 137 Myra Hess First Movement Mozart
    2. Concert Hall Afrs 135 470113 Fritz Kreisler Melchiorcriz

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