Classics of the Phonograph

Redordings of Markevich and Scherchen

 

Two conductors who recorded much of the standard repertory in early days of the LP were Igor Markevich and Hermann Scherchen. Markevich recorded for the Deutsche Grammophon label, and Scherchen became famous recording for Westminster. Once, their records were widely available, but few of their performances have been transferred to CDs. We will look at their recording careers.

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