78rpm [1911] Ultra RARE Imperial Russian Balalaika Court Orchestra VICTOR 60035
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Description
From 1911 A "Remembrance of Gatshina" performed by the Imperial Russian Balalaika Court Orchestra on the Victor Purple Label 60035 - single faced record in NEAR MINT condition- see photos. The notes on the back side describe events and the recording.
"...The visit of this great organization to America is an event of unusual importance. Mr. Andreeff, the leader, has rehearsed his men with great care, and the technical skill and precision of these twenty-five players is simply astonishing, while the effect of the whole orchestra is soft and rich, with an exquisite pianissimo..."
Victor matrix B-9979. Remembrance of Gatshina / Balalaika Orchestra [i.e., Imperial Russian Balalaika Court Orchestra]
Remembrance of Gatshina (Primary title)
Valse (Title descriptor)
W. W. Andreeff (composer)
Balalaika Orchestra [i.e., Imperial Russian Balalaika Court Orchestra] (Musical group)
W. W. Andreeff (conductor)
Description: Balalaika orchestra
Category: Instrumental
Master Size: 10-in.
Victor ledgers credit "Balalaika Orchestra."
Source(s): Rigler-Deutsch Index; trade catalog; Victor ledgers.
2/20/1911 Camden, New Jersey TAKE 1 Master Victor 60035
Packaging includes box in box construction, card board pad inserts, bubble wrap and packing nuts.
Thanks for looking.
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