Columbia Symphony Orchestra
The Columbia Symphony Orchestra was an American orchestra formed by Columbia
Records for the purpose of making recordings. The ensemble's first session took
place in February 1913 in New York City, when Felix Weingartner conducted five
acoustic sides, with only “Ave Maria” from Giuseppe Verdi's Otello being issued.
During the 1920s and 1930s, the orchestra recorded 78 rpm releases under
conductors including Howard Barlow. In 1949, Sir Thomas Beecham recorded with an
ensemble under the Columbia Symphony Orchestra name at 30th Street Studios.
During the 1950s, the orchestra collabo...
The Heather on the HillSherrill Milnes, Columbia Symphony Orchestra and Mormon Tabernacle Choir
O Holy NightRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra, Marilyn Horne, Columbia Symphony Orchestra and Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Sings Christmas Carols
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Sleigh RideMormon Tabernacle Choir and Columbia Symphony Orchestra
White Christmas
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There But for You Go ISherrill Milnes, Columbia Symphony Orchestra and Mormon Tabernacle Choir
O Little Town of BethlehemColumbia Symphony Orchestra
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It's a Grand Night for SingingSherrill Milnes, Columbia Symphony Orchestra and Mormon Tabernacle Choir
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