Word: szell
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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During his annual mid-season vacations from the Cleveland Orchestra, Conductor George Szell (pronounced sell) can be seen on some of the U.S.'s most famed podiums: the New York Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and starting next season, the Metropolitan Opera. To judge by the enthusiasm of critics and audiences, he could probably land himself an even more impressive berth than the one he has. But the story of Szell and Cleveland is the story of a happy musical partnership...
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream (New York Philharmonic-Symphony, George Szell conducting; Columbia, 1 side LP). For sheer beauty and realism of orchestral sound, this recording of the overture and four incidental pieces is one of the finest since the first LP was made. A kindling performance...
Your Invitation to Music (Sun. i p.m., CBS). Guests: Contralto Martha Lipton; Conductor George Szell of the Cleveland Orchestra...