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With sincere apologies if this upcoming new SACD/CD/Etc. release on the Chandos label has already been discussed:
https://www.chandos.net/products/catalogue/CHAN%205294
Track List:
Title of Album: Hollywood Soundstage
Orchestra: Sinfonia of London
Conductor: John Wilson
ERICH WOLFGANG KORNGOLD
1. Overture from 'The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex' (1939)
7:19
Orchestrated by Hugo Wilhelm Friedhofer and Milan Roder
DAVID RAKSIN
2. Theme from 'Laura' (1944)
5:37
Orchestrated by David Raksin; Andy Wood trombone
HERBERT STOTHART / HAROLD ARLEN
3. Suite from 'The Wizard of Oz' (1939) for Orchestra
11:08
Orchestrated by George Bassman, Murray Cutter and Leo Arnaud
FREDERICK LOEWE
4. Transylvanian March and Embassy Waltz from 'My Fair Lady' (1956)
3:18
Orchestrated by Alexander Courage
MAX STEINER
5. Suite from 'Now, Voyager' (1942) for Orchestra
14:34
Orchestrated by Hugo Wilhelm Friedhofer
JOHNNY MANDEL
6. Main Title from 'The Sandpiper' (1965)
4:41
Orchestrated by Johnny Mandel; Michael Lovatt trumpet
FRANZ WAXMAN
premiere recording
7. Suite from 'Rebecca' (1940) for Orchestra
7:34
Orchestrated by Leonid V. Raab
ALFRED NEWMAN
8. Street Scene from 'How to Marry a Millionaire' (1953)
6:04
Orchestrated by Edward B. Powell
Total time: 60:15
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Thanks for the 'heads up'. I just listened to the samples and I really liked what I heard. I will be purchasing the download when it is released.
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...
ERICH WOLFGANG KORNGOLD
1. Overture from 'The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex' (1939)
7:19
Orchestrated by Hugo Wilhelm Friedhofer and Milan Order
Milan Roder was the other orchestrator.
I've updated the spelling! Thank you.
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CD due for release this forthcoming Friday, according to a very nice review of it from politician-turned-music-critic David Mellor in yesterday's Mail on Sunday newspaper.
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Prestoclassical is currently having a sale on Chandos titles which makes this really a bargain.
At first, I was very sceptical about this release because it's mostly warhorse repertory. But the "Now Voyager" and "The Wizard Of Oz" suites make this a worthwile album. It's also great to hear the other titles beautfully performed and in sublime sound quality.
Maybe we can hope for a follow-up volume. What I'm waiting for is that somebody throws in the 1934 "Cleopatra" suite which was performed at one of Paramount's Anniversary events, but not recorded (at least not released).
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When they label the REBECCA recording as a "premiere recording," I guess they mean of that particular suite.
That's usually what it means, yes. It's pretty common to see "premiere recording" with the implication of "in this version".
It's explained in the article John McMasters pointed us to :
https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/articles/4880--recording-of-the-week-john-wilson-conducts-music-from-hollywoods-golden-age
"Every single piece is given the respect it deserves, and Wilson is never content just to go along with any performing traditions that might have accrued over the years. Case in point: this Rebecca suite is billed as a premiere recording, and that is because, instead of using the standard version in which a lot of the orchestration has been altered and simplified for use in concert programmes, Wilson has gone back to the manuscripts and restored the original instrumentation that Waxman's orchestrator, Leonid Raab, had prepared for the film. A lot of the differences are arguably subtle, but there's a real thrill from hearing the "authentic" orchestration in such glorious sound."
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NICE! I always like to see the original orchestrations restored.
Yavar
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It's probably just me being very silly, but for some reason, "How To Mary A Millionaire" makes me chuckle every time I read it!
Yes, you're right, there is a typo. With current inflation, it should be : "How to Mary a Billionaire" 
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It's probably just me being very silly, but for some reason, "How To Mary A Millionaire" makes me chuckle every time I read it!
Yes, you're right, there is a typo. With current inflation, it should be : "How to Mary a Billionaire"
Or to quote an I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue joke, How to Marry a Milliner.
I really enjoyed this album and enjoyed the fine performances, in typically lovely Chandos sound. I concede that it probably wasn't an essential purchase relative to the vast number of golden age compilations, soundtracks and re-recordings I have, but just one of those selections that's an enjoyably easy listen from time to time. Still marginally surprised (not a complaint!) not to see any Rozsa or Herrmann included, but the choices are otherwise super.
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Typo corrected. I had just copied and pasted from the label's website. But with apologies. I will be getting this soon, but am currently reasonably broke. Sigh. Wish I could "mary" a millionaire!
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