Wanda Landowska, a harpsichordist, pioneered the instrument's revival, leading to works like de Falla's concerto and Poulenc's Concerto Champêtre being composed for her.
Historical Context
The early recordings by Danmarks Radio were made without official franchise or copyright to record performing artists, leading to their curtailment.
Recording & Production
This album features live recordings from Danmarks Radio between 1932 and 1934, transferred from original 78 rpm discs.
Performer Biography
Emil Holm, the first Head of Operations for Danish Broadcasting, had a 13-year career as a principal basso profundo at the Imperial Württemberg State Opera House in Stuttgart.
Recording & Production
The recordings were made using a Neumann double turntable and disc-cutting lathe, imported from Germany in 1930, which produced sound superior to lacquers.
Recording & Production
Frederik Heegaard, in charge of technical facilities for Danish Broadcasting, secretly built a permanent archive of copper-plated matrix stampers for recordings.
Performer Biography
Fritz Busch and Nicolai Malko were the first permanent conductors of the Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra and played a decisive role in shaping it.
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