Koussevitzky@150: Koussevitzky In His Own Words

100 years ago, Serge Koussevitzky came to America as Music Director of the Boston Symphony.

In this first episode of Koussevitzky@150, we hear from Koussevitzky himself. In archival recordings, the conductor outlines the goals he set for himself and his new orchestra.

In addition, the program includes complete recordings of works by Modest Mussorgsky, Igor Stravinsky, Roy Harris, and Johannes Brahms.

Koussevkitzky@150 airs 9:00 am Wednesdays
on charlottesvilleclassical.org

Featured music:

Modest Mussorgsky: Khovantschina Prelude (1936)
- Serge Koussevitzky/Boston Symphony
Koussevitzky Conducts Hanson (Biddulph 44)

Igor Stravinsky: Petrouchka Suite (1928)
- Serge Koussevitzky/Boston Symphony
Koussevitzky Conducts Stravinsky (Pearl 9020)

Roy Harris Symphony 3 (1939)
- Serge Koussevitzky/Boston Symphony
Koussevitzky Conducts American Music (Pearl 9492)

Johannes Brahms Academic Festival Overture (1947)
- Serge Koussevitzky/Boston Symphony
Koussevitzky Conducts Brahms (RCA LM-2902)