[ARSCLIST] The First Symphony Orchestra in the World to Make Real Recordings of Classical Music

[Dave Lewis <dlewis@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

David N. "Uncle Dave" Lewis
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I am reviewing a 2-disc set of historical recordings by the Orchestre
Colonne which states that this body was "the first symphony orchestra in
the world to make a real series of classical recordings." Included are
some Pathe recordings of the Colonne, under its founder, made in
1908-1909. 

That's pretty early; I realize the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra was
recorded, not well and mostly without their knowledge, by Lionel
Mapleson in 1901-04. But apart from that, was there a full-fledged
symphony orchestra in the world that committed itself to making
commercial recordings than the Colonne? Is everyone comfortable with
that milestone, or are there exceptions? What say ye?

Thanks,

Uncle Dave Lewis
Ann Arbor MI