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  • Bix was already into classical music in 1922.

    • Posted Jun 17, 2012 9:34 AM

      Get a load of this from the Syracuse Herald of Oct 6, 1922, p. 13.

       

      A MESSAGE

      From Harry E. Norton, proprietor of the Alhambra:

      "I wish to again call to the attention of Syracusans

      the policy that is and will govern the conduct of the

      Alhambra Dancing Academy. I am determined that this

      academy will be known as a place of refined entertainment

      for ladies and gentlemen. Every possible precaution

      is being taken to see that any and all objectionable features

      are eliminated. 1 will not tolerate anything that may be the

      least offensive to the finer sensibilities of the refined

      group of people for whom this academy is conducted."

      SATURDAY NIGHT

      AT 10:30

      The Royal Harmonists of Indiana

      will play their original interpretation from a famous

      opera. This is a special feature for Saturday night and

      is in addition to the wonderful dancing program you always

      have at the

      A L H A M B R A

      Dancing Every Evening

      ADMISSION 50c (plus tax) PER PERSON

      "The Center of Dancing in Syracuse."

      ********************************

      I wonder what opera? I looked through the 1920-1922 recordings of Paul Whiteman. I found the following recordings of "classical" pieces. There may be more. I wonder how prevalent was for dance bands in the early 1920s to incorporate their  versions of "classical" pieces.

      Song of India  NicholasRimsky-Korsakov
      http://www.loc.gov/jukebox/recordings/detail/id/7916

      Oriental from Samson and Delilah  Cesar Cui
      http://www.loc.gov/jukebox/recordings/detail/id/8853

      Kammenoi-Ostrow Anton Rubinstein

      The Yankee Princess Emmerich Kalman
      http://www.redhotjazz.com/Songs/Whiteman/ynkeprnc.ra

      Albert

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