There's a post of unusual interest over at a blog of unusual interest called Rand's Esoteric OTR. This post contains a transcription of a 1948 concert that originated in the Hollywood Bowl sponsored by M-G-M. The Hollywood Bowl Symphony was conducted by Miklós Rózsa, with vocal soloists Kathryn Grayson and Mario Lanza.
Pertinent to today, the major work on the program was a Halloween Suite, composed by Lionel Barrymore - a delightful work with Barrymore in characteristic form as narrator. I can't recommend this too highly. I had read that Barrymore liked to compose, but had never encountered his work before. This composition is certainly enjoyable. The only downside is a low bit-rate transfer, but the sound is listenable.
I've prepared a declicked and rebalanced version of this for my own use. If anyone is interested, leave a comment and I'll make it available. But please visit Rand's blog; he has many fascinating transcriptions there.
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