Music
The Pianoforte Sonata
John S. Shedlock covers the history of what might now be called the keyboard sonata, from Kuhnau's Sonata in B flat from 1695, believed at t…
Thirty Minutes In Hollywood
Hosted by George Jessel, this episode features a young talent, seven-year-old Josephine Starr, who sings an aria. Jessel introduces the audi…
AFRS-V-Disc-8
The Army was the original source of the V-Disc records, with their first being issued in October of 1943. The Army's V-Disc project provided…
Selections from The Army and Navy Hymnal
This collection was a joint effort by the chaplains of the US Army and the Navy to meet the needs of divine services conducted in the Army a…
Birds Eye Open House
Dinah Shore has invited Groucho Marx for Thanksgiving dinner and he has insisted on supplying the turkey. Groucho arrives late with a live t…
Big Band Special
Big Band Special features the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra directed by trumpeter Wynton Marsalis. Clare Teal presents this exciting perf…
Ivor Novello
Ivor Novello was a man of astonishing accomplishments: composer, playwright, actor, film star, producer, and matinee idol. However, it is hi…
Music of a Small Life
Music of a Small Life by Ted Allbeury explores the life of James Arnold Foster through the music that accompanied it. This poignant narrativ…
The Jimmy Durante Show
Jimmy introduces his old vaudeville partners, Clayton and Jackson, for their first appearance on radio, and entertains with songs and jokes.…
Duke Ellington
Experience the vibrant sounds of Duke Ellington live from Lakeside Park El Patio Ballroom in Denver, CO, on July 15, 1942. This performance …
The Bing Crosby Show
In this episode of The Bing Crosby Show, the first song features Peggy Lee and Bing Crosby performing "Little Jack Frost, Get Lost.&quo…
Duke Ellington
Enjoy a historic broadcast featuring the legendary Duke Ellington from Providence, RI, on December 17, 1942. This performance includes class…
Songs Of The Service
Experience the stirring sounds of the Victor Military Band under the direction of Leonard Joy. This collection features patriotic music from…
NBC's 40th Anniversary
NBC celebrates their 40 years in broadcasting with hosts Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, who introduce excerpts from 40 years worth of en…
Mail Call
Groucho Marx insists Bill Goodwin announce him, and isn't satisfied with it. Judy Garland sings, "I Never Knew." Jose Iturbi perfo…
Bing Crosby Show
Bing Crosby sings "The St. Patrick's Day Parade." Judy Garland performs "When You're Smiling." In a delightful twist, Ju…
Tribute To Richard Rodgers
This tribute to Richard Rodgers celebrates the life and legacy of one of the most significant composers of 20th-century American music. Rich…
Tribute To George Gershwin
This radio tribute was broadcast nationwide in 1938, honoring the talented Mr. George Gershwin, an American composer and pianist known for h…
Sentimental Journey
This tribute to Ivor Novello was broadcast on the ABC program "Sentimental Journey" on March 10th, 1984. Ivor Novello, born David …
He’d Nothing but His Violin
LibriVox volunteers bring you 13 recordings of He'd Nothing but His Violin by Mary Kyle Dallas. This was the Weekly Poetry project for March…