This orchestra was originally the Phlharmonia Orchestra and in 1964 it changed its name. It retained the “New” until 1977 when it was returned to The Philharmonia. Further details of the history and story of the orchestra are found under the entry for The Philharmonia.
Isaac Albeniz recordings
Suite Espanola
London 417 786 – 2 (CD: Albeniz: Suite Espanola; Falla: El Amor Brujo)
Conductor – Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos
(This version has “Cuba” replaced by the piece entitled ” Cordoba”.)
Anonymous/Traditional recordings
Angels We Have Heard on High (Traditional French/James Chadwick/Edward Barnes)
London 421-095 (CD: Joy of Christmas)
Conductor – Richard Bonynge
Soprano – Joan Sutherland
Ambrosian Singers
Sources:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philharmonia_Orchestra
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Philharmonia_Orchestra