I asked Edward Johnson to investigate some pieces in 6/8 time…

Hi … Unsurprisingly, we start with Stokowski, a Bach “Siciliano” in 6/8 cond. J Serebrier. Happily the score pages are on the screen …

The scores are also on the screen in these other birthday surprises.

First, Smetana’s “Moldau” … well, the beginning is in 6/8 …

So is Brahms 1 …

And here’s the 1st movt of Dvorak 7 with Kertesz and the LSO …

Hope you find a few more for The Day!

Edward

I have, thanks Edward, here’s a ‘nothing’ tale bound in 6/8:

I am about to be lynched…

Send for the Cavalry…

Milwaukee SO/Edo de Waart.

I seek female company…

We take a trip by ship…

… and arrive in Scotland…

Pittsburgh SO/William Steinberg.

A safe arrival, let’s dance…

Ending the evening at a party hosted by Percy Grainger, with Lord Melbourne as guest of honour…

Haydn obliges…

Concertgebouw Orchestra/Nikolaus Harnoncourt.

On January 30, 1958, major headlines focused on US economic stabilization efforts, international anti-communist stances, and the ongoing recovery of baseball star Roy Campanella. Key news included optimism about US economic strength, Thailand appointing a new Prime Minister, and a major UK move to allow women in the House of Lords. 

Top Headlines and Events from January 30, 1958:

• Politics & World Affairs:
  • Anti-Marxism Stance: The Premier of Burma rejected Marxism and any form of dictatorship.
  • Thailand Leadership: Lt. Gen. Thanom Kittikachorn was named the new Prime Minister of Thailand.
  • UK Reform: The UK House of Lords passed a bill allowing women to take seats.
  • International Relations: The Asian-African Peoples Solidarity Conference concluded in Cairo.
• US National News & Economy:
  • Economic Outlook: The U.S. was deemed “well armed to battle slump” with New Deal laws viewed as defensive tools.
  • Technological Advancement: The first two-way moving sidewalk went into service in Dallas, Texas.
  • Crime/Investigation: Search continued for killer Charles Starkweather, who was captured in Wyoming on Jan 29.
• Sports & Culture:
  • Roy Campanella Update: The Dodger player showed improvement in the hospital, though his legs remained paralyzed.
  • MLB Rule Change: Commissioner Ford Frick announced that players and coaches, rather than fans, would vote for All-Star Game selections.
  • Entertainment: Dore Schary’s play “Sunrise at Campobello” premiered in NYC.
  • Cricket: A test match between Australia and South Africa was drawn.
• Other Developments:
  • Cold War: Preparations were in place for the launch of the first successful American satellite, Explorer 1, which occurred on January 31.
  • Industry: The Lego Group patented their design of interlocking bricks just days prior (Jan 28).