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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 51-75 of 137 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Gramophone 523c 12-in. 9/5/1905 Home, sweet home Nellie Melba Soprano vocal solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone Cc523 12-in. 9/30/1921 Second concerto in G minor Arthur de Greef ; Landon Ronald ; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Piano and orchestra conductor  
Gramophone 524c 12-in. 9/5/1905 Good-bye Nellie Melba Soprano vocal solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone Cc524 12-in. 9/30/1921 Second concerto in G minor Arthur de Greef ; Landon Ronald ; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Piano and orchestra conductor  
Gramophone Cc525 12-in. 9/30/1921 Second concerto in G minor Arthur de Greef ; Landon Ronald ; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Piano and orchestra conductor  
Gramophone 537f 12-in. ca. Dec. 1905 Voi che sapete Adelina Patti Soprano vocal solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone 538f 12-in. ca. Dec. 1905 Pur dicesti Adelina Patti Soprano vocal solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone 539f 12-in. ca. Dec. 1905 Home, sweet home Adelina Patti Soprano vocal solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone 540f 12-in. Dec. 1905 Old folks at home Adelina Patti Soprano vocal solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone 541f 12-in. ca. Dec. 1905 Batti, batti, o bel Masetto Adelina Patti Soprano vocal solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone 543f 12-in. ca. Dec. 1905 Air des bijoux Adelina Patti Soprano vocal solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone 545f 12-in. ca. Dec. 1905 Kathleen Mavourneen Adelina Patti Soprano vocal solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone 547f 12-in. ca. Dec. 1905 Ave Maria Adelina Patti ; Landon Ronald Soprano vocal solo, with piano accompaniment and violin obbligato instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone 548f 12-in. ca. Dec. 1905 La serenata Adelina Patti Soprano vocal solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone 549f 12-in. Dec. 1905 Robin Adair Adelina Patti Soprano vocal solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone 551f 12-in. ca. Dec. 1905 Si vous n'avez rien à me dire Adelina Patti Soprano vocal solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone 552f 12-in. ca. Dec. 1905 Comin 'thro' the rye Adelina Patti Soprano vocal solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone 553f 12-in. Dec. 1905 The last rose of summer Adelina Patti Soprano vocal solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone 556f 12-in. ca. Dec. 1905 On parting Adelina Patti Soprano vocal solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone 557f 12-in. ca. Dec. 1905 Within a mile of Edinboro' town Adelina Patti Soprano vocal solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone 691c 12-in. 7/11/1906 Pastorale Nellie Melba Soprano vocal solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone CR918 12-in. 1/18/1927 Concerto in A minor Arthur de Greef ; Landon Ronald ; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Piano soloist and orchestra conductor  
Gramophone CR919 12-in. 1/18/1927 Concerto in A minor Arthur de Greef ; Landon Ronald ; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Piano soloist, and orchestra conductor  
Gramophone CR920 12-in. 1/18/1927 Concerto in A minor Arthur de Greef ; Landon Ronald ; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Piano soloist, and orchestra conductor  
Gramophone CR921 12-in. 1/18/1927 Concerto in A minor Arthur de Greef ; Landon Ronald ; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Piano soloist, and orchestra conductor  
(Results 51-75 of 137 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ronald, Landon," accessed March 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103612.

Ronald, Landon. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103612.

"Ronald, Landon." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 March 2024.

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

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