Leah Sosland

Host Frank Byrne programs the first of three episodes devoted to the magnificent Italian conductor Carlo Maria Giulini, a gentleman with whom musicians loved performing. We'll learn more and hear some of his earlier recordings with the music of Rossini, Mozart, Mussorgsky and Verdi.

Host Frank Byrne introduces the first program of a monthly series called "Gems of the Repertoire," which features wonderful music that, however entertaining and enjoyable, is absent from today's concert halls. This episode includes recordings by Donizetti, Nielsen, Saint-Saens, and Reznicek.

Host Frank Byrne programs the third and final episode in this series about legendary conductor George Szell. In this episode, we have two live recordings from the end of Szell's career, including his astounding last recorded performance with the Cleveland Orchestra from a 1970 concert in Tokyo.

In our second week highlighting the talented George Szell, who went on to transform the Cleveland Orchestra into a magnificent instrument second to none. In this program is Brahms' Symphony No. 1 in a remarkable 1957 recording, plus a little Mozart.

In this first episode of "From the Archives," host Frank Byrne introduces us to some of the wonderful recordings of one of the 20th centuries greatest talents: pianist, composer and conductor George Szell.