1947 Carnegie Hall Philharmonic Program – George Szell, Erica Morini – Beethoven Pastoral Symphony
This original Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York concert program dates to a performance at Carnegie Hall on Sunday afternoon, December 28, 1947, under the direction of the celebrated conductor George Szell, with internationally acclaimed violinist Erica Morini as guest soloist.
The programme features a selection of orchestral masterworks, opening with Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 in F Major ("Pastoral"), Op. 68, followed by Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, performed by Erica Morini, and concluding with Richard Strauss's tone poem Don Juan, Op. 20.
Beyond its historical significance, the programme contains informative notes on Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony, offering insight into the composer's inspiration and the work's place in the orchestral repertoire. It also advertises the Philharmonic's following week's performance under Charles Münch, featuring Honegger's dramatic oratorio Jeanne d'Arc au Bûcher, making the booklet an engaging period document of post-war American concert life.
George Szell was only beginning his tenure with the New York Philharmonic before assuming leadership of the Cleveland Orchestra in 1946–47, while Erica Morini was widely regarded as one of the twentieth century's finest violinists. Programmes documenting performances by artists of this calibre are increasingly sought after by collectors of classical music, Carnegie Hall memorabilia, and musical ephemera.
Features
- Original Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York concert programme
- Carnegie Hall performance dated December 28, 1947
- Conducted by George Szell
- Guest soloist Erica Morini, violin
- Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 ("Pastoral")
- Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor
- Richard Strauss: Don Juan
- Includes programme notes and announcement for the forthcoming Charles Münch concert
- An attractive collectible for enthusiasts of classical music, Carnegie Hall, George Szell, Erica Morini, and twentieth-century concert history
Measurements
- 6 inches x 9 inches
- 8 pages
Condition
Very good condition. Light age toning and gentle handling wear consistent with age. The pages remain clean and complete with no significant tears or writing noted. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.