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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 101-125 of 137 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Gramophone Cc2921 12-in. 5/1/1923 Symphony no. 6, in B minor Landon Ronald ; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Orchestra conductor  
Gramophone Cc2984 12-in. 5/15/1923 Symphony no. 6, in B minor Landon Ronald ; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Orchestra conductor  
Gramophone Cc2985 12-in. 5/15/1923 Symphony no. 6, in B minor Landon Ronald ; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Orchestra conductor  
Gramophone Cc2986 12-in. 5/15/1923 Symphony no. 6, in B minor Landon Ronald ; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Orchestra conductor  
Gramophone Cc3767 12-in. 12/3/1923 Concerto in A minor Artists vary Piano and orchestra conductor  
Gramophone Cc3768 12-in. 12/3/1923 Concerto in A minor Artists vary Piano and orchestra conductor  
Gramophone Cc3769 12-in. 12/3/1923 Concerto in A minor Artists vary Piano and orchestra conductor  
Gramophone Cc3770 12-in. 1/11/1923 Concerto in A minor Artists vary Piano and orchestra conductor  
Gramophone Cc3771 12-in. 1/11/1923 Concerto in A minor Artists vary Piano and orchestra conductor  
Gramophone Cc3772 12-in. 1/11/1923 Concerto in A minor Artists vary Piano and orchestra conductor  
Gramophone Cc3773 12-in. 1/11/1923 Concerto in A minor Artists vary Piano and orchestra conductor  
Gramophone Cc3774 12-in. 1/11/1923 Concerto in A minor Artists vary Piano and orchestra conductor  
Gramophone 4084f 12-in. 2/7/1910 He shall feed his flock Clara Butt Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Gramophone 4085f 12-in. 2/7/1910 Elijah Clara Butt Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Gramophone 4088f 12-in. 2/7/1910 Abide with me Clara Butt Contralto vocal solo, with organ and piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone HO4108af 12-in. 11/15/1919 L'apprenti sorcier Landon Ronald ; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Orchestra conductor  
Gramophone HO4110af 12-in. 11/15/1919 L'apprenti sorcier Landon Ronald ; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Orchestra composer, conductor  
Gramophone 4190f 12-in. 5/11/1910 All'erta, all'erta, o tempo più non John McCormack ; Nellie Melba ; Mario Sammarco Vocal trio (soprano, tenor, and baritone), with orchestra conductor  
Gramophone 4213f 12-in. 5/19/1910 Spring Nellie Melba Soprano vocal solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone HO4435af 12-in. 6/11/1920 Entry of the gods into Valhalla Landon Ronald ; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Orchestra conductor  
Gramophone HO4436af 12-in. 6/11/1920 Entry of the gods into Valhalla Landon Ronald ; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Orchestra conductor  
Gramophone 4563f 12-in. 10/29/1910 A summer night Clara Butt Contralto vocal solo, with piano and cello instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone HO4573af 12-in. 10/27/1920 Hungarian fantasie Arthur de Greef ; Landon Ronald ; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Piano and orchestra conductor  
Gramophone HO4574af 12-in. 10/27/1920 Hungarian fantasie Arthur de Greef ; Landon Ronald ; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Piano and orchestra conductor  
Gramophone HO4575af 12-in. 10/27/1920 Hungarian fantasie Arthur de Greef ; Landon Ronald ; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Piano and orchestra conductor  
(Results 101-125 of 137 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ronald, Landon," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103612.

Ronald, Landon. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103612.

"Ronald, Landon." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.

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

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