Crystal Palace Massed Bands 1934 HMV 78rpm William Tell J. Henry Iles B.8245
£
28
$
37
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Description
This is a magnificent piece of British musical history, capturing a massive orchestral performance at a landmark venue that no longer exists. Recorded live on September 29, 1934, this disc features hundreds of musicians performing at the peak of the inter-war brass band movement.
📜 Historical Significance:
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The Lost Crystal Palace: Recorded at the legendary London venue only two years before its destruction by fire; it remains a rare testament to the building's famous acoustics.
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A Brass Band Supergroup: Features several of the UK's top-tier bands playing Rossini’s "William Tell" Overture and Wagner's "Tannhäuser" March in unison.
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Conducting Royalty: Led by J. Henry Iles, the founder of the National Brass Band Championships.
🏬 East Midlands Retail Provenance: This record is housed in a beautiful White & Sentance regional retailer sleeve.
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Historical Branches: The sleeve lists local shops at Grantham (28 St. Peter’s Hill) and Melton Mowbray (12 Sherrard Street).
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Curated Collection: This matches the provenance of other rare items in this archive, suggesting it has been meticulously preserved for decades.
💎 Condition & Physical Description:
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The Disc: A heavy, rigid 10-inch Shellac record. It is nearly a century old and remains brittle; it must be handled with extreme care.
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Visual Condition: Labels are exceptionally clean with minimal spindle wear, indicating infrequent play.
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Unique Marking: Features a Nordisk Copyright Bureau (N.C.B.) stamp on the Wagner side.
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Sleeve: The regional White & Sentance sleeve is a standout piece of local retail ephemera.
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