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Harold B. Lee Library

William Primrose Discography (Barlow)

Compiled by Bradley Barlow

AGUIRRE, Juan B. Huella for Orchestra, Arrangement for viola and piano. David Stimer, piano.
  • Victor (49-0918). 45 rpm, 1 disc.
  • Victor Vic. (12-1109). 78 rpm, 1 disc.
BACH, Carl Philipp Emanuel. Solfeggio for Clavier in C Minor, “Spring’s Awakening”
  • (W 117/2), Arrangement for viola and piano. J. Kahn, piano.
  • Camden (CAE 244). 45 rpm, 1 disc.
  • Victor Vic. (10-1098). 78 rpm, 1 disc.
BACH, Johann Sebastian. Komm süsser Tod for Voice (No. 42, Schemelli), Arrangement for viola and organ (or piano). V. de Tar, organ.
  • American Columbia (AmC AAL 33).
  • Victor Vic. (11-9117). 78 rpm, 1 disc.
  • Vic. (16316). (Reedition 1946) in VM 675. 78 rpm, 1 disc.
  • Suite No. 3 for Orchestra: Air, Arrangement for viola and piano. David Stimer, piano.
  • Victor (49-0918). 45 rpm, 1 disc.
  • Victor Vic. (12-1109). 78 rpm, 1 disc.
BACH, Wilhelm Friedemann. Sonata for Viola and Piano in C minor,
  • Arrangement (Pessl). Y. Pessl, piano.
  • Victor Vic. (18107/8 set M 807). 78 rpm, 1 disc.
BARTÓK, Béla. Concerto for Viola and Orchestra (posth. Tibor Serly). New Symphony Orchestra conducted by Tibor Serly.
  • Bartok (BRS 309).
  • World Record Club (CM 20).
BAX, Arnold Edward Trevor. Sonata for Viola and Piano in G Major (1921). H. Cohen, piano.
  • English Music Society Vol. II. 78 rpm.
  • American Columbia (AmC. 11151/4 D set M 386). 78 rpm.
BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van. Duo for Viola and Cello in E-flat Major (mit zwei obligaten Augengläsern) (1795). Emanuel Feuermann, cello.
  • RCA Victor Vic. (1476).
  • His Master’s Voice (G. DB 6225). 78 rpm.
  • Victor Vic. (11-8620). 78 rpm.
  • Notturno for Viola and Piano, Opus 42 (1804), Arrangement by the composer from the Serenade in D Major, Opus 8, for Violin, Viola and Cello (1796). David Stimer, piano.
  • Victor Vic. (12-1043/5 set DM 1336). 78 rpm.
BENJAMIN, Arthur. Cookie from San Domingo, Arrangement for viola and piano (Primrose). V. Sokoloff, piano.
  • Victor Vic. (11-8947). 78 rpm.
  • Elegy, Waltz and Toccata for Viola and Piano. V. Sokoloff, piano.
  • Victor Vic. (11-9210 / 1 set M 1061). 78 rpm.
  • Jamaican Rumba (No. 2 of Two Jamaican Pieces) for Orchestra (1940), Arrangement for viola and piano (Primrose). V. Sokoloff, piano.
  • Victor Vic. (11-8947). 78 rpm.
  • Matty Rag (No. 1 of Two Jamaican Pieces) for Orchestra (1940), Arrangement for viola and piano (Primrose). V. Sokoloff, piano.
  • Victor Vic. (11-8947). 78 rpm.
  • Romantic Fantasy for Violin, Viola and Orchestra (1935). RCA Victor Orchestra conducted by Solomon. Jascha Heifetz, violin.
  • RCA Victor Vic. (LM 2149; LSC 2767).
BERLIOZ, Hector. Harold in Italy, Op. 16.
  • Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Serge Koussevitzky.
  • RCA Victor Vic. (LVT 1013; LCT 1146).
  • Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Charles Munch.
  • RCA Victor Vic. (LM 2228; RB 16084; SB 2016; 630336(?)).
  • Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham.
  • Fontana (KFR 4002).
  • Columbia Col. (ML 4542; C. QCX 10005; FCX 178; C CX1019).
  • Philips (G 03627 L).
  • Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Serge Koussevitzky.
  • His Master’s Voice (G. DB 6261/5). 78 rpm.
  • Victor Vic. (11-8751/5 set M 989). 78 rpm.
BLOCH, Ernest. Five Pieces for Viola and Piano: 1. Rhapsodie Hébraïque, 2. Meditation,
  • 3. Processional 1, 4. Processional 2, 5. Processional 3 (Affirmation). [1, 4, 5 = Suite Hébraïque]. David Stimer, piano (1-5).
  • Capitol (P 8355).
  • Suite for Viola and Piano in A Minor (1918-19).
  • David Stimer, piano.
  • Capitol (P 8355).
  • F. Kitzinger, piano.
  • His Master’s Voice (G. DB 3977/80). 78 rpm.
  • Victor Vic. (15475/8 set M 575). 78 rpm.
BOCCHERINI, Luigi. Sonata for Cello and Continuo No. 6 in A Major,
  • Arrangement for viola and piano (Primrose). J. Kahn, piano.
  • Japanese Victor (JpV. SD 3090).
  • His Master’s Voice (G. ED 220). 78 rpm.
  • Victor Vic. (17513). 78 rpm.
BRAHMS, Johannes. Chorale Preludes for Organ, Opus 122, No. 10, “Herzlich tut mich verlangen”, Arrangement for viola and organ (de Tar). V. de Tar, organ.
  • American Columbia (AmC. AL 33).
  • Lieder for Contralto, Viola and Piano, Opus 91: 1. Gestillte Sehnsucht, 2. Geistliches Wiegenlied (1884). Marian Anderson, contralto, Franz Rupp, piano.
  • Victor Vic. (18507/8 set M 882). 78 rpm.
  • His Master’s Voice (G. ED 352 (2)). 78 rpm.
  • Sonata for Viola (or Clarinet) and Piano No. 1 in F Minor, Opus 120.
  • Rudolf Firkusny, piano.
  • Capitol (P 8478; K 80336).
  • Seraphim (Sera. 60011).
  • W. Kapell, piano.
  • His Master’s Voice (G. DB 6953/5; DB 9247/9). 78 rpm.
  • Victor Vic. (11-9487/9 set M 1106). 78 rpm.
  • Sonata for Viola (or Clarinet) and Piano No. 2 in E-flat Major, Opus 120.
  • Rudolf Firkusny, piano.
  • Capitol (P 8478; K 80336).
  • Seraphim (Sera. 60011).
  • Gerald Moore, piano.
  • His Master’s Voice (G. DB 3314/6). 78 rpm.
  • Victor Vic. (14736/8 set M 422). 78 rpm.
CHOPIN, Frédéric. Nocturne No. 2 for Piano in E-flat Major, Opus 9, No. 2, Arrangement for violin and piano. William Primrose, violin.
  • Columbia (C. 9258). 78 rpm.
DVORÁK, Antonin. Gypsy Songs, Opus 55, No. 4, Arrangement for viola and piano, for viola and orchestra. Franz Rupp, piano.
  • Victor Vic. (8730). 78 rpm.
  • Humoresque for Piano, Opus 101, No. 7 in G-flat Major, Arrangement for viola and piano, for viola and orchestra (E. de Luca).
  • Camden (Cam. CAE 251). 45 rpm.
  • Victor Symphony Orchestra conducted by Charles O’Connell.
  • Victor Vic. (18222). 78 rpm.
  • Symphony No. 5 (9), 2d movement, Arrangement for viola and piano. Franz Rupp, piano.
  • Victor Vic. (11-8730). 78 rpm.
HANDEL, George Frideric. Concerto for Viola and Orchestra in B Minor (Realization by Henri Casadesus). Victor Symphony conducted by Weissmann.
  • Camden (CAL 262).
  • Victor Vic. (11-9612, set M 1131). 78 rpm.
  • Chamber Orchestra conducted by Goehr.
  • Columbia (C. LX 605/7; LWX 189/91; GQX 11023/5). 78 rpm.
  • American Columbia (AmC. 68975/7 D set M 295). 78 rpm.
  • Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Opus 1 (Sonata for Violin No. 1), Arrangement for viola and piano. J. Kahn, piano.
  • Victor Vic. (17478). 78 rpm.
  • Sonata No. 9 in E Major, Opus 2, “Trio” (Sonata for 2 Violins and Continuo), Arrangement for violin, viola, and piano. Albert Spalding, violin, A. Benoist, piano (Adagio).
  • Victor Vic. (18241 in M. 838). 78 rpm.
  • Suite No. 7 for Clavier in G Minor, Passacaglia, Arrangement for violin and viola (Halvorsen). Jascha Heifetz, violin.
  • RCA Victor Vic. (LVT 1014; LCT 1150).
  • Victor Vic. (11-8151). 78 rpm.
  • His Master’s Voice (G. DB 6170/ED 357). 78 rpm.
HARRIS, Roy. Soliloquy and Dance for Viola and Piano. Johanna Harris, piano.
  • Victor Vic. (11-9212/3 set M 1061). 78 rpm.
HAYDN, Franz Joseph. Divertimenti for Baryton, Viola, and Cello (Barytontrios).
  • No. 95, Minuetto. David Stimer, piano (Arrangement Primrose and Piatigorsky).
  • Victor Vic. (12-0698). 78. rpm.
  • No. 113, Adagio. David Stimer, piano (Arrangement Primrose and Piatigorsky).
  • Victor Vic. (12-0698). 78 rpm.
HINDEMITH, Paul. Der Schwanendreher for Viola and Orchestra. Columbia Chamber Orchestra conducted by Pritchard.
  • Columbia (ML 4905).
  • Philips (ABL 3045; A 01132, 2).
  • Sonata for Viola and Piano No. 1 in F Major, Opus 11, No. 4 (1922). J.M. Sanroma, piano.
  • Victor Vic. (11-0013/4 set M 547 (o.n. 15367/8)). 78 rpm.
KREISLER, Fritz.
  • Allegretto in the Style of Boccherini for Violin and Piano, Arrangement for viola and piano. J. Kahn, piano.
  • Camden (Cam. CAE 144). 45 rpm.
  • Victor Vic. (10-1098). 78 rpm.
  • Liebesfreud for Violin and Piano, Arrangement for viola and piano.
  • Columbia (C. DB 1585). 78 rpm.
  • Liebeslied for Violin and Piano, Arrangement for viola and piano.
  • Can. (CAE 251). 45 rpm.
  • Victor Vic. (12-0287). 78 rpm.
  • Praeludium and Allegro in the style of Pugnani for Violin and Piano, Arrangement for viola and piano. Franz Rupp, piano.
  • Victor Vic. (11-9614 set M 1131). 78 rpm.
  • Tempo di Minuetto in the style of Pugnani for Violin and Piano, Arrangement for viola and piano.
  • Decca (D.F. 1597). 78 rpm.
MASSENET, Jules. Elégie for Voice and Piano with Cello Obbligato (E. Gallet), Arrangement for contralto, viola, and piano. Marian Anderson, contralto, Franz Rupp, piano.
  • Victor Vic. (10-1122 set M. 986). 78 rpm.
MENDELSSOHN, Felix. String Quartet No. 1 in E-flat Major, Opus 12, 2d movement, Canzonetta, Arrangement for violin and piano (Burmester), “Capriccietto”.
  • William Primrose, violin.
  • Columbia (C. 4633). 78 rpm.
MOZART, Wolfgang Amadeus. Duo for Violin and Viola No. 2 in B-flat Major, K. 424.
  • Jascha Heifetz, violin.
  • RCA Victor Vict. (LVT 1014; LCT 1150).
  • Victor Vic. (18195/7S set M 831). 78 rpm.
  • Symphonie Concertante for Violin, Viola, and Orchestra in E-flat Major, K. 364.
  • Perpignan Festival Orchestra conducted by Pablo Casals. Isaac Stern, violin.
  • Columbia (4 ML 4564; Col. 33 WCX 1089; C FCX 224).
  • Fontana (Fon. 699012 CL; CFL 1013).
  • RCA Victor Orchestra conducted by Solomon. Jascha Heifetz, violin.
  • RCA Victor Vic. (LM 9802-E; LSC 2734).
  • New Friends of Music conducted by Stiedry. Albert Spalding, violin.
  • His Master’s Voice (G. ED 257/60). 78 rpm.
  • Victor Vic. (18238/41 Set M. 838). 78 rpm.
MYRONOFF, Boris. Caprice for Viola and Piano.
  • RCA Victor ( ).
NEVIN, Ethelbert. The Rosary (Rogers) for Voice, Arrangement for viola and orchestra. Victor Symphony Orchestra conducted by Charles O’Connell.
  • Victor Vic. (18222). 78 rpm.
PAGANINI, Niccoló. Caprices for Violin Solo, Opus 1.
  • No. 5 in A Minor, Arrangement for viola solo.
  • Columbia (C. DX 665; DWX 1593). 78 rpm.
  • American Columbia (AmC. 7323 M). 78 rpm.
  • No. 13 in B-flat Major, “Devil’s Laugh”, Arrangement for viola solo.
  • Columbia (C. DX 665; DWX 1593). 78 rpm.
  • American Columbia (AmC. 7323 M). 78 rpm.
  • No. 17 in E-flat Major, Arrangement for viola and piano (Andantino capriccioso).
  • Columbia (C. DB 1585). 78 rpm.
  • No. 24 in A minor, “Tema con variazioni”, Arrangement for viola and piano (Primrose). J. Kahn, piano.
  • Victor Vic. (15733). 78 rpm.
  • Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 2 in B Minor, Opus 7, Rondo à la clochette, “La campanella”, Arrangement for viola and piano (Primrose). H. Isaacs, piano.
  • Columbia (C. LX 607; LWX 191; LOX 341; GQX 11025). 78 rpm.
RACHMANINOFF, Sergei. In the Silent Night, Opus 4, No. 3, for Voice (Foeth), Arrangement for contralto, viola, and piano. Marian Anderson, contralto, Franz Rupp, piano.
  • Victor Vic. (10-1122 set M 986). 78 rpm.
RAMEAU, Jean-Philippe. Les Fêtes d’hébé (1739). Tambourin en rondeau, Arrangement for viola and piano. J. Kahn, piano (arr. Kreisler).
  • Camden (Cam. CAE 244). 45 rpm.
  • Victor Vic. (10-1098). 78 rpm.
SAINT-SAËNS, Camille. Le Carnaval des animaux. Le Cygne for Cello and Piano, Arrangement for viola and piano. David Stimer, piano.
  • Camden (Cam CAE 251). 45 rpm.
  • Victor Vic. (10-1476). 78 rpm. 1 disc.
  • Reverse Side: Myronoff: Caprice for Viola and Piano.
SCHUBERT, Franz. Ave Maria for Voice, Opus 52, No. 6.
  • Arrangement for viola and organ, viola and piano (Wilhelmj), viola and harp.
  • V. de Tar, organ.
  • American Columbia (AmC. AL 33).
  • J. Kahn, piano.
  • Victor Vic. (15733). 78 rpm. 1 disc.
  • Columbia (C. DX 720). 78 rpm.
  • American Columbia (7378 M). 78 rpm.
  • Litanei for Voice (1818) D. 343, Arrangements for viola and organ, viola and piano (Ferraguzzi). V. de Tar, organ. American Columbia (AmC. AL 33).
  • Victor Vic. (11-9117). 78 rpm.
  • Reedition 1946: Vic. (17623 in M 736).
  • Vic. (17794 in M 757). 78 rpm.
GILBERT SPROSS, Charles. Will o’ the Wisp.
  • RCA Victor ( ).
TCHAIKOVSKY, Peter Ilyich. None but the Lonely Heart (Nur wer die Sehnsucht kennt) (Goethe) for Voice, Opus 6, No. 6, Arrangement for viola and piano.
  • Columbia (C. 7323 M; C. DX 665). 78 rpm.
VALE, F. Ao pé da fogueira, Arrangement for viola and piano. David Stimer, piano.
  • Victor (49-0918). 45 rpm.
  • Victor Vic. (12-1109). 78 rpm.
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS, Ralph. Flos campi for Viola, Chorus and Chamber Orchestra (1925). Philharmonic Orchestra and BBC Chorus conducted by Sir Adrian Boult.
  • His Master’s Voice (G. DB 6353/5). 78 rpm.
WALTON, William Turner. Concerto for Viola and Orchestra in A Minor (1929).
  • Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sir Malcolm Sargent.
  • Philips (ABL 3045; A 00132 L; A 01132, 2).
  • Columbia (ML 4905).
  • Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by William Walton.
  • His Master’s Voice (G. DB 6309/11). 78 rpm.
ZIMBALIST, Efrem. Sarasateana for Viola and Piano, from the Spanish Dances of Sarasate. David Stimer, piano.
  • Victor Vic. (10-1441/2 set MO 1242). 78 rpm.