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Landon Ronald

Sir Landon Ronald (born Landon Ronald Russell) (7 June 1873 – 14 August 1938) was an English conductor, composer, pianist, teacher and administrator.

In his early career he gained work as an accompanist and répétiteur, but struggled to make his way as a conductor. In the absence of operatic or symphonic work he made his living as a conductor and composer in West End shows in the late 19th and early 20th century. With the foundation of the London Symphony Orchestra in 1904 his career began to flourish, and by 1908 he was well-enough established to be chosen to succeed Thomas Beecham as conductor of the New Symphony Orchestra in London.

Ronald was an early enthusiast for recording, and was associated with the Gramophone Company (later part of EMI) from 1900 for the rest of his life.

From 1910 until shortly before his death, Ronald was principal of the Guildhall School of Music in London. He modernised the curriculum and raised its standards to compete with the leading musical training establishments the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 7, 1873 (London), Died August 14, 1938 (London)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1900 - 1936

Roles Represented in DAHR: conductor, piano, composer

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 137 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Brunswick 8332 10-in. approximately July 1922 Down in the forest Irene Williams Female vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Edison 4380 10-in. 12/29/1915 Down in the forest Carolina Lazzari Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Edison 19028 10-in. 2/5/1929 O lovely night Laurence Wolfe Male vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Edison N-719 10-in. 2/5/1929 O lovely night Laurence Wolfe Male vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Gramophone MELBA 1 12-in. Mar. 1904 Mattinata Nellie Melba Soprano vocal solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone MELBA 2 12-in. Mar. 1904 Nymphes et sylvains Nellie Melba Soprano vocal solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone MELBA 6 12-in. Mar. 1904 Ah, fors' è lui (Andante) Nellie Melba Soprano vocal solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone MELBA 9 12-in. Mar. 1904 Se seran rose Nellie Melba Soprano vocal solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone MELBA 12 12-in. 3/27/1904 Part of the Mad scene Nellie Melba Soprano vocal solo, with flute obbligato and piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone MELBA 15 12-in. 3/27/1904 Sweet bird Nellie Melba Soprano vocal solo, with flute obbligato and piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone MELBA 16 12-in. 3/27/1904 Good-bye Nellie Melba Soprano vocal solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone MELBA 20 12-in. Mar. 1904 Mad scene Nellie Melba Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone MELBA 21 12-in. Mar. 1904 Mad scene Nellie Melba Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone MELBA 22 12-in. Mar. 1904 Caro nome Nellie Melba Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Gramophone MELBA 23 12-in. Apr. 1904 Ah, fors' è lui (Allegro) Nellie Melba Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Gramophone MELBA 25 12-in. Apr. 1904 Three green bonnets Nellie Melba Soprano vocal solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone MELBA 26 12-in. Apr. 1904 Porgi amor Nellie Melba Soprano vocal solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone MELBA 27 12-in. Apr. 1904 Si mes vers avaient des ailes Nellie Melba Soprano vocal solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone Cc78 12-in. 4/19/1921 Concerto in A minor Arthur de Greef ; Landon Ronald ; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Piano and orchestra conductor  
Gramophone Cc79 12-in. 4/19/1921 Concerto in A minor Arthur de Greef ; Landon Ronald ; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Piano and orchestra conductor  
Gramophone Cc80 12-in. 4/19/1921 Concerto in A minor Arthur de Greef ; Landon Ronald ; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Piano and orchestra conductor  
Gramophone Cc81 12-in. 4/19/1921 Concerto in A minor Arthur de Greef ; Landon Ronald ; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Piano and orchestra conductor  
Gramophone 0CS396 10-in. 07/26/1936 Oh, lovely night Kirsten Flagstad ; Edwin McArthur Soprano vocal solo, with piano composer  
Gramophone 521c 12-in. 9/5/1905 Lo, hear [here] the gentle lark Nellie Melba Soprano vocal solo, with piano and flute instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone Cc522 12-in. 9/30/1921 Second concerto in g minor Arthur de Greef ; Landon Ronald ; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Piano and orchestra conductor  
(Results 26-50 of 137 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ronald, Landon," accessed April 23, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103612.

Ronald, Landon. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 23, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103612.

"Ronald, Landon." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 23 April 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103612

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