George Szell

Following World War II, Campoli dropped his first name, Alfredo, so as not to be associated with light music.

He made his U.S. debut on December 5, 1953, playing Lalo's Sinfonia Español with George Sell conducting the New York Philharmonic.

He died March 27, 1991.

Here are three from Alfredo Campoli. . . . ¶¶ ¶¶ ¶¶ . . .

Prelude to Act One of Lohengrin, an opera by Richard Wagner, telling a quasi-sacred story of the ancient Grail legend, focusing on a knight of the Holy Grail, Lohengrin.

Here is the Cleveland Orchestra under the direction of George Szell.

[orchestral music]Music of Richard Wagner, prelude to Act One of Lohengrin, performed by the Cleveland Orchestra with George Szell conducting.

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It was part of an eventful career that brought him the same roles at top orchestras in London, Amsterdam, and Toronto.

Staryk briefly considered becoming a soloist, but on some advice from conductor George Szell, he rethought his career plans and accepted an offer from the CSO.

Staryk told The Strad magazine, "It turned out to be a good decision.

The Chicago Symphony combined the flexibility and liveliness of the Royal Philharmonic with the luxuriant sophistication of the Concertgebouw.