Richard Rodgers wrote the score for this amazing documentary series that ran on NBC from October 26, 1952 until April 26, 1953. Henry Salomon oversaw the edition and compilation of nearly 60 million feet of actual newsreel. The footage came from 10 countries and 26 private and governmental agencies. In the early 1960's the series was also aired on Japanese television. Here's a clip from Episode 1.
Tom Hungate, KTNW and KWSU public television's Programming Manager said that he found the entire boxed set on sale for $5.00!
Showing posts with label Victory at Sea. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Victory at Sea. Show all posts
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Farewell to Erich Kunzel
Conductor Erich Kunzel died Tuesday morning at the age of 74 after a bout with cancer.
Click here for a tribute to Kunzel that aired this morning on "Morning Edition."
If you check out the discography section of Maestro Kunzel's website you will see a very long list of recordings. I'm happy that the Northwest Public Radio library has many of his performances. Some of my favorites are his instrumental arrangements of the arias of Verdi and Puccini and "Five Selections from Victory at Sea." Scroll down just a bit to read more about Victory at Sea.
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