A fellow on Symphonyshare requested this partiular album of Suppe overtures, conducted by Henry Krips, the younger brother of the fine conductor Josef Krips. This mono album dates from, I think 1956, and features the excellent Philharmonia Orchestra in its "Philharamonia Promenade Orchestra" guise.
Henry Krips is practically forgotten but it seems that he had a career that flourished in the land of "Down Under" - Australia. Based on this record, I'd say he certainly had the wherewithal to whip up a dazzling froth with these tuneful cuties. At one time, the music of Suppe figured highly in orchestral programs, especially "pops" ones. Sadly, this composer's lot has rather faded over time. Though the music is hardly the last word in being probing or revelatory, it is nonetheless tuneful, engaging and good fun!
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