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Various works conducted by Boyd Neel

File consists of a collection of recordings of orchestras conducted by Boyd Neel:

  • Adagio for string orchestra, op. 3 / Guillaume Lekeu
  • Rakastava, op. 14 / Jean Sibelius
  • Raymond overture / Ambroise Thomas [National Symphony Orchestra]
  • Light cavalry overture / Franz von Suppe
  • Jewels of the madonna. Intermezzi / Ermanni Wolf-Ferrari
  • Dance macabre / Camille Saint-Saens
  • Apollon musagetes / Igor Stravinsky
  • Ancient airs and dances / Ottorini Respighi
  • Variations on a theme of Tchaikovsky, op. 35a / Anton Arensky
  • Fuga / Anatloy Lyadov.

Boyd Neel String Orchestra : British music

File consists of a collection of recordings of music by British composers, performed by the Boyd Neel String Orchestra and conducted by Boyd Neel:

  • Suite [for string orchestra] / Frank Bridge
  • Simple symphony / Benjamin Britten
  • Concertino for piano and strings / Walter Leigh (with Kathleen Long, piano)
  • Molly on the shore / Percy Grainger
  • Mock Moris / Percy Grainger
  • Fantasia / William Byrd
  • National anthem [God Save the King]
  • Elegy for viola and strings / Herbert Howells
  • Lark ascending / Ralph Vaughan Williams
  • Violin concerto / Ralph Vaughan Williams
  • Dies natalis / Gerald Finzi (with Joan Cross, soprano).

Boyd Neel conducts Elgar, Ireland, Grieg, Sistek and Lotter

File consists of a collection of recordings conducted by Boyd Neel:

  • Bavarian dances / Edward Elgar
  • Concertino pastorale / John Ireland
  • Elegaic melodies / Edvard Grieg
  • Norwegian melodies / Grieg
  • Scherzo / Vojtech Sistek
  • Moto perpetuo / Adolf Lotter

Boyd Neel conducts Elgar and Delius

File consists of a collection of recordings of performances by the [Boyd Neel Orchestra] and NSO [National Symphony Orchestra], conducted by Boyd Neel:

  • Introduction and allegro for string quartet and string orchestra, op. 47 / Edward Elgar
  • Serenade for string orchestra in E minor, op. 20 / Elgar
  • Dream children, op. 42 / Elgar
  • In the south, op. 50 / Eglar
  • Air and dance for string orchestra / Frederick Delius
  • Two aquarelles / Delius.

Music in my heart : by the Leslie Bell Singers under the direction of Dr. Leslie R. Bell

File consists of a copy of the RCA Victor Musical Smart Set (CP-8), which included performances of:

  • Music in my heart : theme song of the Leslie Bell Singers / Leslie Bell, Howard Cable
  • Echo song / Di Lasso
  • Rocka ma soul : spiritual
  • Petty harbour bait skiff ; I'se the boy that builds the boat : Newfoundland folk songs
  • Lollytoodum : American folk song
  • Home sweet home / Bishop
  • Ye banks and braes o' Bonnie Doon : Scottish folk song

G.E. [General Electric] show : Canadian concert

File consists of a recordings from the television program Canadian General Electric (C.G.E.) Showtime, with the Leslie Bell Singers, under the direction of Leslie Bell, and orchestra conducted by Howard Cable, and CBC's "Concert of Nations" with the Leslie Bell Singers and John Duncan, harpist.

Songs include:

  • Drink to me only with thine eyes [SATB]
  • [Narrated story, with songs]: Friendship [SATB] ; Thou swell [duet]
  • The wee cooper o' Fyfe
  • What child is this?
  • You can't sit down
  • Ave Maria / Bach-Gounod
  • Star spangled banner [sung for President Truman's visit to Canada, 1947]
  • Bendemeer's stream
  • Didn't my Lord deliver Daniel [TTBB]
  • Sweetheart of Sigma Chi [TTBB]

A program of Canada : starring Gregory Peck and Edward G. Robinson with the Leslie Bell Singers

File consists of a transcription disc, issued by MacGregor Transcriptions, recorded in Canada. "A program of Canada" was a musical entertainment series that aimed at building a closer relationship between Canada and the United States. The program with Edward G. Robinson was released April 19, 1948 and includes an interview with Robinson about his stay in Canada during World War Two, as well as five songs sung by the Leslie Bell Singers: Strange music; Skip to my Lou; Quand j'étais chez mon père; Greek folksong; and When day is done. The program with Gregory Peck was released April 15, 1948 and includes an interview with Peck about post-war economic problems in Canada. The Leslie Bell Singers performed I wish I were single again; Dark valley; We could make such wonderful music together; and Frère Jacques.

A program of Canada : starring Irene Dunne and Robert Montgomery with the Leslie Bell Singers

File consists of a transcription disc, issued by MacGregor Transcriptions, recorded in Canada. "A program of Canada" was a musical entertainment series that aimed at building a closer relationship between Canada and the United States. On this episode, the Leslie Bell Singers performed: Ah, if I could only make my mill dance; Bendemeer's stream; Choral rhapsody; Let us break bread together; The echo song; Can't help lovin' that man of mine; and Ave Maria. Robert Montgomery discusses his film The lady in the lake and Irene Dunne praises the hospitality of Canadians on a recent tour.

A program of Canada : starring Robert Taylor and Cary Grant with the Leslie Bell Singers

File consists of a transcription disc, issued by MacGregor Transcriptions, recorded in Canada."A program of Canada" was a musical entertainment series that aimed at building a closer relationship between Canada and the United States. On the Robert Taylor episode (released April 28, 1948), the Leslie Bell Singers performed: The long deep sea; Dry bones; Long ago and far away; and The Danseuse.

A program of Canada : Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon with the Leslie Bell Singers

File consists of a transcription disc, issued by MacGregor Transcriptions, recorded in Canada. "A program of Canada" was a musical entertainment series that aimed at building a closer relationship between Canada and the United States. On the Greer Garson episode, the Leslie Bell Singers performed: Rollicking sailors' dance; Greensleves; and a medley from the musical Oklahoma. Greer Garson discussed the georgraphical size of Canada and its political relationship with Britain.

A program of Canada : starring Walter Huston with the Leslie Bell Singers

File consists of a transcription disc, issued by MacGregor Transcriptions, recorded in Canada. "A program of Canada" was a musical entertainment series that aimed at building a closer relationship between Canada and the United States. On this episode, the Leslie Bell Singers performed: A la claire fontaine; Dry bones; Pavanne; and Long ago and far away. Walter Huston discussed natural resources in Canada and American investment in Canada.

C.G.E. radio : overseas transcriptions

File consists of recordings friom C.G.E. radio broadcasts, featuring the Leslie Bell Singers, conducted by Leslie Bell with orchestra, conducted by Howard Cable and soloist Joy Sullivan. Songs include:

  • [Medley] including Joyous New Year ; the Wassail song ; Auld Land Syne
  • If I were a bell
  • Pioneer scene medley (including Long, long ago ; Sigh no more, ladies ; Whispering hope ; Ol' Dan Tucker ; Home sweet home)
  • Tina
  • Pale moon
  • Excerpts from Carmen (includes Gypsy song ; Toreador song)
  • Spring in my heart
  • The Skye boat song (with male soloist)
  • That's amore (with male soloist)
  • Christopher Robin medley (including Halfway down ; Hoppity ; They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace ; Brownie ; Vespers)
  • Papa won't you dance with me
  • So in love (with male soloist)
  • Wizard of Oz : a musical fairy tale (including Somewhere over the rainbow ; Follow the yellow brick road ; If I only had a brain ; If I only had a heart ; If I were King of the forest ; We're off to see the wizard ; Ding dong the wicked witch is dead ; The merry land old land of Oz)
  • Couldn't hear nobody pray
  • [Nursery rhyme medley] (Girls and boys come out to play ; Pop goes the weasel ; Sing a song of sixpence ; Twinkle twinkle little star ; Oh dear what can the matter be ; Go in and out the window ; London Bridge is falling down ; Mother, Mary, may I go out to play ; Lazy Mary ; Farmer in the Dell ; Three blind mice)
  • Fooba wooba John
  • The little white duck
  • A frog a-courtin' he did ride
  • Petty harbour bait skiff
  • Can't you dance the polka?
  • Youpe! Youpe!
  • Echo song
  • Gloria in excelsis Deo
  • When day is done
  • [Newfoundland medley] (including The Sealing cruise of the lone flier ; Walking alone on the shore ; Reilly the fisherman ; Lukey's boat ; She's like the swallow ; Bonavist harbour)
  • To people who have gardens
  • Red river valley
  • [Medley] Sweethearts ; Gypsy love song (Slumber on, my little Gypsy sweetheart) ; Tramp tramp tramp ; Zing zing
  • The very thought of you
  • Missa Papae Marcelli, op. 96. Benedictus / Palestrina
  • The Huron carol.

[Ravenhill literary guild : meeting]

File consists of a recording of the "Meeting of the Ravenhill Literary Guild", with various limerick recitations, narrated by and with contributions from Leslie Bell.

[Leslie Bell's catalogue of anathema ; interview with S.B. "Whitey" Haines]

File consists of a recording of Leslie Bell's last in a series of radio broadcasts, which consisted of the "10 pieces of music that have given me [Bell] the most pain," and a radio program by Bell on record reviews, including an interview with S.B. "Whitey" Haines, promotion manager for Capitol and Angel Records.

[Leslie Bell's favourite recordings ; interview with Mrs. McVicker]

File consists of a recording of a radio broadcast with Leslie Bell and two unidentified men. The broadcast includes Bell's 10 "favourite" recordings on Side A and an interview with Mrs. McVicker (one of the oldest graduates of the Royal Conservatory of Music), re-broadcast 1 year after original recording at Lambert Lodge.

[Miscellaneous collection of recordings, predominantly radio broadcasts]

File consists of clips from various radio broadcast:
(1) Leslie Bell discussing the Leslie Bell Singers United States tour "a few years ago", particularly their performances in Masachussetts, which included a visit from a dog. The recording includes a performance by the Leslie Bell Singers of "A frog a-courtin' he did ride".
(2) Leslie Bell on snoring and his wife's recording thereof.
(3) Leslie Bell broadcast on Alan Mills and the Ballad of Old Wolf [cut short].
(4) Conversation between two unidentified men.
(5) Selection of musical performances.
(6) Election results (cut short).
(7) Musical performance.
(8) Christmas message from Ira Dilworth, regional director of the CBC, Ontario.
(9) Informal family gathering.

[Limericks and folk songs : CBC radio]

File consists of a recording of CBC radio programs, including limerick recitations and discussions thereof by Leslie Bell and Cy [MacFarnon?] and a program from CBC Explorations on Canadian folk songs, [narrated by Leslie Bell?].

Vigil of Christmas : [Leslie Bell Singers]

File consists of a recording of a [Christmas concert by the Leslie Bell Singers].
Program includes:

  • Noel sing we now
  • Jesus refulsit omnium
  • Sussex carol
  • Carol of the birds
  • O come, o come Emmanuel
  • Noel, noel, or The salutation carol of the Angel Gabriel
  • Lo how a rose e'er blooming
  • Sweet little Jesus
  • Balulalow
  • The snow in the street
  • King Herod and the cock
  • Come, all ye faithful Christians
  • This Endris night
  • The Huron carol
  • Coventry carol
  • Unto us a boy is born
  • Christmas story with narration

[Miscellaneous collection of radio broadcasts]

File consists of a series of recordings, including: a radio broadcast on "classic blunders in radio and television"; series of musical performances; various readings (including Benjamin Franklin's "Advice to a Friend on Choosing a Mistress" and "a handful of limericks"); and clips from a music radio program.

[Leona Bell] on snoring and [Richard Bell]

File consists of a comic recording of a [Leona Bell] discussing the harmful effects of snoring on a marriage, and a news report read, with sound effects, by a child [Richard Bell?].

[St. Patrick's Day music program]

File consists of a recording of a radio broadcast by Leslie Bell for St. Patrick's Day, featuring various Irish music selections, narrated by Bell.

Culture vultures

File consists of a recording of the "Culture vultures" meeting from the Trans-Canada Network of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, CBL-Toronto.

Program no. 33 : the Leslie Bell Singers

File consists of a transcription disc, issued by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, which includes performances of:

  • Hebridian suite : To people who have gardens ; Road to the Isles
  • Petty harbour (Newfoundland)
  • Can't you dance the polka
  • Animal fair : Fooba Wooba John ; The little white duck ; The frog a-courtin' he did ride
  • Red river valley
  • Victor Herbert medley.

Music for dancing : for orchestra

File contains a compact disc titled "Beckwith : Music for Dancing."
Event title : Convocation Hall
Sponsors : Royal Conservatory Summer School Orchestra
Performers : Royal Conservatory Summer School Orchestra ; Victor Feldbrill, conductor.

A family feud

File consists of an informal family discussion between Leslie, Leona, Janet, and Richard Bell.

[Miscellaneous collection of recordings]

File consists of a series of recordings: (1) a rehearsal of the CBC Wednesday Night program in honour of the "Fourth Annual Spring Convention of Canada's most distinguished art-loving assembly, the Culture Vultures"; (2) excerpt from a program on folk song; and (3) series of limericks, read by various individuals, including [Leslie Bell].

[Leslie Bell's vignettes on World War Two : Remembrance Day program]

File consists of a recording of a radio program with commentator Leslie Bell, with memories of World War Two with the Leslie Bell Singers at Camp Borden and Picton (meeting the Royal Air Force); the barracks at the University of Toronto and conducting the band; discussing arranging "There'll always be an England" with a Toronto publisher; and a bus breakdown with the Leslie Bell Singers in a blizzard.

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