AIDA GRAND MARCH W 254

Grand March from Aida, conducted by Robert H. Bowers and performed by the Columbia Symphony Orchestra.

- Title: AIDA GRAND MARCH
- Artist: ROBERT H. BOWERS and COLUMBIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
- Record Label: COLUMBIA
- Country of Manufacture: Japan
- Catalog Number: W 254

This is a Victor Records recording of "My Old Kentucky Home," belonging to the "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" series, and released by Nippon Victor Co., Ltd. It is a standard vocal record in the field of American folk songs.

Record Information Explanation:

1. Song and Composer
- Work: "MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME"
- Background: An American classic folk song composed by Stephen Foster, characterized by its nostalgic melody, and is one of the symbolic works of American culture.
2. Performance and Performers
- Singer: Marian Anderson. A leading female contralto of the 20th century, known for her deep tone and emotional expression, and an artist who also influenced the civil rights movement;
- Accompaniment: Victor Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Charles O'Connell. It belongs to the mainstream arrangement of classical and folk crossover performances at the time.
3. Release Details
- Record Number: SD-4 (18314-B)
- Publisher: Nippon Victor Co., Ltd. A version customized for the Japanese market.

Explanation of Collection Value

Marian Anderson's rendition has both artistic value and cultural significance, and with the brand attribute of Victor's "His Master's Voice" red label, it is of medium to high value in the field of Western folk song and vocal record collections if the condition is good.

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