WORLD PREMIERS
(conducted by Dimitri Mitropoulos)
ALEXANDER, Joseph: Epitaphs, (New York, 8.3.1951, N.Y.Ph.)
ALIFERIS, James: Symphony no 1 (Minneapolis, 19.3.1948, M.S.O.)
AMFITEATROY, Daniel: American Panorama, (Turin, 16.2.1934, Orchestra Sinfonica di Torino, 16.2.1934)
BABIN, Victor: Capriccio (New York, 9.11.1956, N.Y.Ph.)
BARBER, Samuel: Medea’s Meditation and Dance osf Vengeance, op.23a (New York 21.11.1956, N.Y.Ph.)
BARBER, Samuel: Vanessa, (New York, 15.1.1958, Metropolitan Opera).
BERGER Arthur: Ideas of Order, (New York, 11.4.1953, N.Y.Ph.)
BERGER, Theodor: Jahreszeiten, Symphony in four movements (Vienna, 8.10.1960, Vienna Philharmonic)
BEZANSON Philip: Piano Concerto (New York, 12.11.1953, N.Y.Ph.)
BLITZSTEIN, Marc: Lear Orchestral Suite, (New York, 27.2.1958 N.Y.Ph.)
BLOCH, Ernest: Violin Concerto (Cleveland, 15,12,1938, Cleveland Orchestra)
BRUNSWICK, Marc: Symphony in B flat major (Minneapolis, 27.3.1947, M.S.O.)
CASADESUS, Robert: Piano Concerto in E major, op. 37 (Minneapolis, 21.3.1947, M.S.O.)
CASADESUS, Robert: Piano Concerto in C major, op. 43 (Minneapolis, 30.12.1948, M.S.O.)
CASADESUS, Robert: Suite no 2 in B flat major, (New York, 3.4.1942, N.Y.Ph.)
CECE, Atonio: Passacaglia (Minneapolis, 1.2.1940, M.S.O.)
CHAVEZ, Carlos: Piano Concerto (?)
COPLAND, Aaron: Statements for Orchestra, (New York, 7.1.1942, N.Y.Ph.)
CORDERO, Roque: Panamanian Overture no 2 (Minneapolis, 5.4.1946, M.S.O.)
CORTEZ, Ramiro: Sinfonia Sacra (New York, 9.4.1955, N.Y.Ph.)
DALGLEISH, James: Statement for Orchestra (New York, 1.5.1954, N.Y.Ph.)
DESDERI, Ettore: Psalm no 87 for baritone and orchestra (Venice, 5.9.1938, Orchestra del teatro La Fenice)
DIAMNOD, David Rounds, for string orchestra (Minneapolis, 2.4.1944, M.S.O.)
DICK, Marcel: Symphony (?)
ERICKSON, Robert: Introduction and Allegro (Minneapolis, 11.3.1949, M.S.O.)
EVANGELATOS, Anti.: Symphony in C major (Athens, 30.3.1930, Symphony Orchestra of the Athens Conservatory)
FINNEY, Lee Ross: Slow pieces, for string orchestra (Minneapolis, 4.4.1941, M.S.O.)
FOSS, Lucas: Psalms for chorus and orchestra (N. York, 9.5.1957, N. Y.Ph.)
GABURO, Kenneth: On a Quiet Theme (New York, 26.2.1955, N.Y.Ph.)
GESENWAY, Louis: A Double Portrait (New York, 1.11.1952, N.Y.Ph.)
GOULD, Morton: Symphony no 3, reviewed edition, (New York, 28.10.1948, N.Y.Ph.)
GOULD, Morton: Philharmonic Waltzes, (New York, 16.11.1948, N.Y.Ph.)
GOULD, Morton: Dance Variations for two pianos and orchestra, (New York, 24.10.1953, N.Y.Ph.)
GOULD, Morton: Jekyl and Hyde Variations, (New York, 2.2.1957, N.Y.Ph.)
GREELEY-CLAPP, Ph.: Symphony no 8 in C major (New York, 7.2.1952, N.Y.Ph.)
HARRIS, Roy: Folk Song, Symphony no 4 for choir and orchestra, definite edition (New York, 31.12.1949, N.Y.Ph.)
KALOMIRIS, Simphonia ton anideon and kalon anthropon (Symphony of the ignorant and good people) (Athens, 10.1.1932, Symphony Orchestra of the Athens Conservatory)
KIRCHNER, Leo: Symphony in two movements, (New York, 2.2.1952, N.Y.Ph.)
KIRCHNER, Leo: Piano Concerto no 1, (New York, 23.2.1952, N.Y.Ph.)
KOUTZEN, Boris: Morning Music for flute and string orchestra (New York, 19.4.1951, N.Y.Ph.)
KRENEK, Ernst: Tricks and Trifles (Minneapolis, 22.11.1946, M.S.O.)
KRENEK, Ernst: Piano Concerto no 3, op. 107, Tricks and Trifles (Minneapolis, 22.11.1946, M.S.O.)
KRENEK, Ernst: Symphony no 4, op. 113 (New York, 27.11.1947, N.Y.Ph.)
KRENEK, Ernst: Symphonic Elegie, for string orchestra (Rome, 24.10.1953, Orchestra Nazionale de Santa Cecilia)
KRENEK, Ernst: Concerto for two pianos, (New York, 24.10.1953, N.Y.Ph.)
KUBIK, Gail: Symphony no 3 (New York, 28.2.1957, N. Y.Ph.)
LAVRANGAS, Dionysios: Anatolitiki Symphonia (Eastern Symphony) (Athens, 28.2.1957, Athens Society Orchestra) LEVI
LEVIDIS, Dimitris: La Patre et la nymphe (Athens, 23.12.1934, Symphony Orchestra of the Athens Conservatory)
MAN, Robert: Phantasie (New York, 23.2.1957, N.Y.Ph.)
MEYEROWITZ, Jan: The glory around his Head, Eastern Cantata, (New York, 14.4.1955, N.Y.Ph.)
MEYEROWITZ, Jan: Midrash Esther, Symphony, (New York, 31.1.1957, N.Y.Ph.)
MILIS, Charles: Theme and Variations (New York, 8.11.1951, N.Y.Ph.)
MOHAUPT, Richard: Violin Concerto (New York, 29.4.1957 N.Y.Ph.)
NABOKOV, Nicolai: Sinfonia bibliea, (New York, 2.1.1949, N.Y.Ph.)
PERPESAS, Charilaos: Orchestral Piece, (Athens, 28.1.1935, Symphony Orchestra of the Athens Conservatory)
PETRIDIS, Petros: Zephyra, introduction, (Athens, 23.3.1925, Symphony Orchestra of the Athens Conservatory)
PETRIDIS, Petros: Greek Suite (Athens, 11.4.1932, Symphony Orchestra of the Athens Conservatory)
PETRIDIS, Petros: Symphony no 1, op. 6 (Athens 16.1.1933, Symphony Orchestra of the Athens Conservatory)
PETRIDIS, Petros: Three Studies, (Athens, 29.1.1936, Symphony Orchestra of the Athens Conservatory)
PETRIDIS, Petros: Kleftiki Choroi (Dances of the Kleftes) (Athens 30.11.1936, Symphony Orchestra of the Athens Conservatory)
PILATI, Mario: Concerto for Orchestra in D major (Venice, 5.9..1938, Orchestra del Teatro La Fenice)
PONIRIDIS, Georgios: Triptyque Symphonique (Athens, 28.11.1937, Symphony Orchestra of the Athens Conservatory)
RIETI, Vittorio: Concerto for violoncello no 2 (New York, 28.10.1954, N.Y.Ph.)
ROCHBERG, George: Night Music (New York, 23.4.1953, N.Y.Ph.)
ROSATI, Giuseppe: Suonata per orchestra in due tempi (Venice, 5.9.1938, Orchestra del Teatro La Fenice)
SCALKOTAS, Nicos: Four Greek Dances, Athens, 21.1.1934, Symphony Orchestra of the Athens Conservatory)
SCHNABEL, Arthur: Symphonie, (Minneapolis, 13.12.1946, M.S.O.)
SCHULLER, Gunther: Spectra (New York, 14.1.1960 N.Y.Ph.)
SCHULMAN, Alan: Concerto for violoncello, (New York, 13.4.1950, N.Y.Ph.)
SCLAVOS, Georgios: Heroiki Piisi, (Heroic Poetry), (Athens, 27.10.1956, Orchestra of the Concerts' Society)
SCLAVOS, Georgios: Two Idylls, (Athens, 1.3.1958, Symphony Orchestra of the Athens Conservatory)
SCLAVOS, Georgios: Gamilia giorti sto nisi (Wedding feast on the island), (Athens, 28.11.1937, Symphony Orchestra of the Athens Conservatory)
SHERWOOD, Gordon: Introduction and Allegro (New York, 5.5.1957, N.Y.Ph.)
SICILIANOS, Yorgos: Symphony no 1,op. 14, (New York, 1.3.1958, N.Y.Ph.)
SIEGMEISTER, Elie. Ozark Set Suite, (Minneapolis, 11.11.1944, M.S.O.),
SIEGMEISTER, Elie:. Wilderness Road, (Minneapolis, 11.11.1944, M.S.O.),
STARER, Robert: Preludium und Rondo Giocoso, (New York, 27.10.1956, N.Y.Ph.)
SWANSON, Short Symphony, (New York, 23.11.1950, N.Y.Ph.)
VARVOGLIS Marios: Pimeniki Suita (Pastoral Suite), (Athens, 21.12.1924, Symphonic Orchestra of the Concerts Society)
VARVOGLIS Marios: To Panegyri (The Feast) (Athens, 20.2.1926, Symphonic Orchestra of the Concerts Society) VA
VOGLIS Marios: Preludium, Choral und Fuge (Athens, 28.11.1937, Symphony Orchestra of the Athens Conservatory)
VERRAL, John: Sympony no 1 in E flat major, (Minneapolis, 26.1.1940, M.S.O.)
VERRAL, John: Concert Piece for strings and horn, (New York, 8.1.1941, N.Y.Ph.)
VERRAL, John: Portrait of Man, (Minneapolis, 14.3.1941, M.S.O.),
WOLPE, Stefan: Suite no 1 from the ballet The Man from Midian, (New York, 3.11.1951, N.Y.Ph.)
WOLTMANN, Frederick: The Coliseum at Night, (Minneapolis, 21.3.1940, M.S.O.)
The “Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble” performing under the supervision of Dimitris Mitropoulos presented, persuaded by him the world premiers of the following works:
ALEXANDER, Joseph: Wind Quintet (New York, 20.11.1954)
BABBIT, Milton: Woodwind Quartet (New York, 21.11.1953)
BLOCH, Ernest: Suite Modale for flute and piano, (New York, 10.3.1957)
DONOVAN,, Richard: Woodwind Quartet, (New York, 14.3.1954)
LESSARD, John: Octet for flute, clarinet, bassoon two horns, two trumpets and trombone, (New York, 23.1.1954)
RIETI, Vittorio: Woodwind Quintet, (New York, 9.3.1958)
SCHULLER, Gunther: Symbiosis, for violin, piano and percussion, (New York, 10.3.1957) SMIT, Leo: Four Motets for flutes, solo voice and violin.
SMIT, Leo: Four Motets for flutes, solo voice and violin.