Metropolitan Opera radio broadcast of Tristan und Isolde, Jan. 2, 1937, starring Kirsten Flagstad, Lauritz Melchior, Ludwig Hoffman, Arnold Gábor with Artur Bodanzky, conductor.

Metropolitan Opera radio broadcast of Tristan und Isolde, Jan. 2, 1937, starring Kirsten Flagstad, Lauritz Melchior, Ludwig Hoffman, Arnold Gábor with Artur Bodanzky, conductor.

Metropolitan Opera radio broadcast of Tristan und Isolde, Jan. 229, 1038, starring Kirsten Flagstad, Gertrud Wettergren, Lauritz Melchior, Emanuel List, Julius Huehn with Artur Bodansky, conductor; Metropolitan Opera broadcast of Ho yo to ho from Die Walküre, Feb. 17, 1940, featuring Kirsten Flagstad; Metropolitan Opera broadcast of Dich, teure Halle from Tannhäuser, Dec. 16, 1939, featuring Kirsten Flagstad.

Metropolitan Opera radio broadcast of Fidelio, Dec. 31, 1938 starring Kirsten Flagstad, René Maison and Emanuel List with Artur Bodanzky, conductor. This tape includes from the beginning of the opera to the end of #15 and is continued on 381231 M2.

Metropolitan Opera radio broadcast of Fidelio, Dec. 31, 1938 starring Kirsten Flagstad, René Maison and Emanuel List with Artur Bodanzky, conductor. This tape includes from Leonore overture #3 to the end. The first part of the opera is on tape 381231 M1.

Die Walküre, Act II, scene 4 featuring Kirsten Flagstad, Set Svanholm, "Filharm. ork." with Karl Bohm, conductor. This recording is taken from a disc of unknown date ; Tristan und Isolde, Act I, scene 5 performance at the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House, Oct. 20, 1939 featuring Kirsten Flagstad, Lauritz Melchior, Kathryn Meister, Julius Huehn with Edwin McArthur, conductor.

Metropolitan Opera radio broadcast of Acts II & III of Die Walküre, Feb. 17, 1940 featuring Kristen Flagstad, Julius Huehn and unidentified others. Continued on 400217 M2 and 400217 M3.

Metropolitan Opera radio broadcast of Acts II & III of Die Walküre, Feb. 17, 1940 featuring Kristen Flagstad, Julius Huehn and unidentified others. Continues 400217 M1 and continued on 400217 M3.

Metropolitan Opera radio broadcast of Acts II & III of Die Walküre, Feb. 17, 1940 featuring Kristen Flagstad, Julius Huehn and unidentified others. Continues 400217 M1 and 400217 M2.

KFAC Los Angeles broadcast of a concert by the Los Angeles Philharmonic with Kirsten Flagstad and Alfred Wallenstein conductor. Includes the Overture to the ballet The creatures of Prometheus by Beethoven, Symphony no. 7 by Beethoven (1st, 3rd and 4th movements). Recording is continued on 501116 M2. Program notes are recorded on 501116 S1.

KFAC Los Angeles broadcast of a concert by the Los Angeles Philharmonic with Kirsten Flagstad and Alfred Wallenstein conductor. Includes interviews with Thomas Cassidy, Mrs. Norman Chandler, Alfred Wallenstein and Kirsten Flagstad and program notes for the concert. The concert is recorded on 501116 M1-M3.

KFAC Los Angeles broadcast of a concert by the Los Angeles Philharmonic with Kirsten Flagstad and Alfred Wallenstein conductor. Includes the concert aria Ah perfido by Beethoven, Siegfried's funeral music and Brunnhilde's immolation (beginning only) from from Götterdämmerung by Wagner. Concert starts on 501116 M1 and is concluded on 501116 M3. Program notes are recorded on 501116 S1.

KFAC Los Angeles broadcast of a concert by the Los Angeles Philharmonic with Kirsten Flagstad and Alfred Wallenstein conductor. Includes the conclusion of Brunnhilde's immolation scene from from Götterdämmerung by Wagner and the Prelude and Love-Death from Tristan und Isolde. Continues tape 501116 M2. Program notes are recorded on 501116 S1.

Recording from disc of the Metropolitan Opera performing Fidelio by Beethoven, 1951 featuring Kirsten Flagstad and unknown others. Continues on 510310 M2.

Recording from disc of the Metropolitan Opera performing Fidelio by Beethoven, 1951 featuring Kirsten Flagstad and unknown others. Continues 510310 M1.

Kirsten Flagstad singing Nykelen, Ballade and Skinnvengbrev by Harald Lie, accompanied by the "Filharmonische selsk. ork." and conducted by O. Fjeldstad on Sept. 27, 1953. It is followed by an interview with G. Lange. The contents are mostly duplicated on 530927 M2.

Kirsten Flagstad singing Nykelen, Ballade and Skinnvengbrev by Harald Lie, accompanied by the "Filharmonische selsk. ork." and conducted by O. Fjeldstad on Sept. 27, 1953. It is followed by an interview with G. Lange. The contents duplicate the musical portions of 530927 M1.

Orchestra concert featuring Kirsten Flagstad on selected pieces. Includes Mot Blåsnöhögdom by Olav Kielland, To satser fra Symfonisuite by L. Irgens Jensen, Sanger under skjernene by Arne Dórumsgård, Solo-kantate by Johan Karandal and Forspill til Sigurd Slembe, op. 8 by Johan Svendsen.

Radio interview with Kirsten Flagstad

Kirsten Flagstad singing Beethoven songs, 1954. Recorded live.

Kirsten Flagstad singing Brahms songs accompanied by Waldemar Alme, piano, May and September, 1954. Recorded live.

Kirsten Flagstad singing Wolf songs accompanied by Waldemar Alme, piano, May and September, 1954. Recorded live.

Kirsten Flagstad singing Strauss songs accompanied by Waldemar Alme, piano, May and September, 1954. Recorded live.

Kirsten Flagstad singing Sibelius songs accompanied by Waldemar Alme, piano, September 25, 1954.

A concert by the Symphony of the Air with Kirsten Flagstad, New York, March 20 or 22, 1955. Includes the Flying Dutchman overture, Der Männer Sippe sass hier im Saal from Die Wälkure, the Good Friday spell from Parsifal, and Five Wesendonck songs. All works are composed by Richard Wagner. Continued on 550320 M2 and 550320 M3. This concert was Kirsten Flagstad's second "Farewell" concert and her last public performance.

A concert by the Symphony of the Air with Kirsten Flagstad, New York, March 20 or 22, 1955. Includes the Prelude and Love-Death scene from Tristan und Isolde and Siegfried's Rhine journey from Götterdämmerung. All works are by Richard Wagner. Continues 550320 M2 and continued by 550320 M3. This concert was Kirsten Flagstad's second "Farewell" concert and her last public performance.

A concert by the Symphony of the Air with Kirsten Flagstad, New York, March 20 or 22, 1955. Includes Brunnhilde's Schlussgesang from Götterdämmerung. All works are composed by Richard Wagner. Continues 550320 M1 and 550320 M2. This concert was Kirsten Flagstad's second "Farewell" concert and her last public performance. The tape concludes with 7 minutes and 15 seconds of applause.

A live? recording of Kirsten Flagstad singing Norwegian songs (possibly folk songs) accompanied by an unnamed pianist. Includes Det er fjord, Fattig er mitt liv, Preludium, Runde, Kvi tralar det ikkje, Febrüarmorgen, De fyrste songen, Nocturne, Her vil eg kvile, Det är vackrast, Det tredje fottrinn, Hymne til solen.

Pianist Waldemar Alme (who often accompanied Kirsten Flagstad) in recital. Includes Sonata in B minor, op. 58 , Nocturne in D-flat major, op. 27, Polonaise in A-flat major, op. 53, all by Chopin, Fruhlingsvalsen by Christian Sinding and Wiender dans by Ignaz Friedman.

Kirsten Flagstad in recital, Sept. 16, 1955, singing Grieg's Haugtussa song cycle. She is accompanied by Waldemar Alme on piano.

Kirsten Flagstad in recital, 1956 accompanied by Waldemar Alme. Includes Rain has fallen by Samuel Barber, Music I heard with you by Richard Hageman, The sleep that flits a baby's eyes, by John Alden Carpenter and With the tide by Wintter Watts. Continued on 560000 M2

Kirsten Flagstad in recital, 1956 accompanied by Waldemar Alme. Includes White peace by Arnold Bax, Cradle song by Arnold Bax, Speak, music by Edward Elgar, The little road to Bethelehem by Michael Head, Love's philosophy by Frederick Delius, Love went a-riding by Frank Bridge.

Kirsten Flagstad in recital, 1956 accompanied by Waldemar Alme performing Schubert Lieder. Includes Die junge Nonne, Die Post, Ave Maria, Liebesbotschaft and Der Erlkönig.

Kirsten Flagstad in recital, 1956 accompanied by Waldemar Alme performing Schumann songs. Includes Aus den östlichen Rosen, Zum Schluss, Jasminenstrauch, Der Arme Peter, I-III, Meine Rose, Der Himmel hat eine Träne geweint and Liebeslied.

Kirsten Flagstad in recital, 1956 accompanied by Waldemar Alme performing Grieg songs. Includes Efterårsstormen, 3 liden høyt der oppe, Lys nat, Et håb, Borte, Der gynger en båd bølge, Jeg elsker deg and og jeg vil meg en jertenskaer.

Kirsten Flagstad singing Norwegian hymns accompanied by Sigvart Fotland, organ, at Riis Church, Norway, ca. 1956. Continued on 560000 M7, 560000 M8, 560000 M9, 560000 M10 and 560000 M11.

Kirsten Flagstad singing Norwegian hymns accompanied by Sigvart Fotland, organ, at Riis Church, Norway, ca. 1956. Continues 560000 M6 and continued by 560000 M8, 560000 M9, 560000 M10 and 560000 M11

Kirsten Flagstad singing Norwegian hymns accompanied by Sigvart Fotland, organ, at Riis Church, Norway, ca. 1956. Continues 560000 M6 and 560000 M7 and continued by 560000 M9, 560000 M10 and 560000 M11.

Kirsten Flagstad singing Norwegian hymns accompanied by Sigvart Fotland, organ, at Riis Church, Norway, ca. 1956. Continues 560000 M6, 560000 M7, 560000 M8 and continued by 560000 M10 and 560000 M11.

Kirsten Flagstad singing Norwegian hymns accompanied by Sigvart Fotland, organ, at Riis Church, Norway, ca. 1956. Continues 560000 M6, 560000 M7, 560000 M8, 560000 M9 and continued by 560000 M11.

Kirsten Flagstad singing Norwegian hymns accompanied by Sigvart Fotland, organ, at Riis Church, Norway, ca. 1956. Continues 560000 M6, 560000 M7, 560000 M8, 560000 M9 and 560000 M10.

Kirsten Flagstad singing Norwegian hymns accompanied by the Filharmoniske selskap Orkester conducted by Oivin Fjeldstad.

Performance of Die Walküre, Act III at Covent Garden, 1937 featuring Kirsten Flagstad, Maria Müller, Rudolf Bockelmann and the London Philharmonic Orchestra with Wilhelm Fürtwangler, conductor. Re-recorded from disc of May, 1937 performance in 1956.

Performance of Götterdämmerung, 1937. Performers are not identified. Re-recorded from disc of 1937 performance in 1956.

Performance of Götterdämmerung, Act 1, Part 1 recorded from the Norwegian State Broadcasting System, Oslo, January 5, 1956, featuring Kirsten Flagstad, Set Svanholm, an all-Norwegian supporting cast, the Choir and combined orchestras of the Oslo Philharmonic Society and Norwegian State Broadcasting System, conducted by Oivin Fjeldstad. Includes introductory remarks in several languages, including English. Continued by 560105 M2--M4, 560108 M1--M3, 560110 M1--M3.

Performance of Götterdämmerung, Act 1, Part 2 recorded from the Norwegian State Broadcasting System, Oslo, January 5, 1956, featuring Kirsten Flagstad, Set Svanholm, an all-Norwegian supporting cast, the Choir and combined orchestras of the Oslo Philharmonic Society and Norwegian State Broadcasting System, conducted by Oivin Fjeldstad. Includes introductory remarks in several languages, including English. Continues 56015 M1 and continued by 560105 M3--M4, 560108 M1--M3, 560110 M1--M3.

Performance of Götterdämmerung, Act 1, Part 3 recorded from the Norwegian State Broadcasting System, Oslo, January 5, 1956, featuring Kirsten Flagstad, Set Svanholm, an all-Norwegian supporting cast, the Choir and combined orchestras of the Oslo Philharmonic Society and Norwegian State Broadcasting System, conducted by Oivin Fjeldstad. Includes introductory remarks in several languages, including English. Continues 560105 M1--M2 and continued by 560105 M4, 560108 M1--M3, 560110 M1--M3.

Performance of Götterdämmerung, Act 1, Part 4 recorded from the Norwegian State Broadcasting System, Oslo, January 5, 1956, featuring Kirsten Flagstad, Set Svanholm, an all-Norwegian supporting cast, the Choir and combined orchestras of the Oslo Philharmonic Society and Norwegian State Broadcasting System, conducted by Oivin Fjeldstad. Includes introductory remarks in several languages, including English. Continues 560105 M1--M3 and continued by 560108 M1--M3, 560110 M1--M3.

Performance of Götterdämmerung, Act 2, Part 1 recorded from the Norwegian State Broadcasting System, Oslo, January 8, 1956, featuring Kirsten Flagstad, Set Svanholm, an all-Norwegian supporting cast, the Choir and combined orchestras of the Oslo Philharmonic Society and Norwegian State Broadcasting System, conducted by Oivin Fjeldstad. Includes introductory remarks in several languages, including English. Continues 560105 M1--M4 and continued by 560108 M2--M3, 560110 M1--M3.

Performance of Götterdämmerung, Act 2, Part 2 recorded from the Norwegian State Broadcasting System, Oslo, January 8, 1956, featuring Kirsten Flagstad, Set Svanholm, an all-Norwegian supporting cast, the Choir and combined orchestras of the Oslo Philharmonic Society and Norwegian State Broadcasting System, conducted by Oivin Fjeldstad. Includes introductory remarks in several languages, including English. Continues 560105 M1--M4 and 560108 M1 and continued by 560108 M3, 560110 M1--M3.

Performance of Götterdämmerung, Act 2, Part 3 recorded from the Norwegian State Broadcasting System, Oslo, January 8, 1956, featuring Kirsten Flagstad, Set Svanholm, an all-Norwegian supporting cast, the Choir and combined orchestras of the Oslo Philharmonic Society and Norwegian State Broadcasting System, conducted by Oivin Fjeldstad. Includes introductory remarks in several languages, including English. Continues 560105 M1--M4 and 560108 M1--M2 and continued by 560110 M1--M3

Performance of Götterdämmerung, Act 3, Part 1 recorded from the Norwegian State Broadcasting System, Oslo, January 10, 1956, featuring Kirsten Flagstad, Set Svanholm, an all-Norwegian supporting cast, the Choir and combined orchestras of the Oslo Philharmonic Society and Norwegian State Broadcasting System, conducted by Oivin Fjeldstad. Includes introductory remarks in several languages, including English. Continues 560105 M1--M4 and 560108 M1--M3 and continued by 560110 M2--M3.

Performance of Götterdämmerung, Act 3, Part 2 recorded from the Norwegian State Broadcasting System, Oslo, January 10, 1956, featuring Kirsten Flagstad, Set Svanholm, an all-Norwegian supporting cast, the Choir and combined orchestras of the Oslo Philharmonic Society and Norwegian State Broadcasting System, conducted by Oivin Fjeldstad. Includes introductory remarks in several languages, including English. Continues 560105 M1--M4, 560108 M1--M3 and 560110 M1 and continued by 560110 M3.

Performance of Götterdämmerung, Act 3, Part 3 recorded from the Norwegian State Broadcasting System, Oslo, January 10, 1956, featuring Kirsten Flagstad, Set Svanholm, an all-Norwegian supporting cast, the Choir and combined orchestras of the Oslo Philharmonic Society and Norwegian State Broadcasting System, conducted by Oivin Fjeldstad. Includes introductory remarks in several languages, including English. Continues 560105 M1--M4, 560108 M1--M3 and 560110 M1--M2.

Various songs and opera excerpts sung by Karen-Marie Flagstad and Kirsten Flagstad dating from April 10, 1938-1949. Some are evidently recorded from the radio program "The magic key" to disc and then to tape; others recorded from discs. Includes Springtime in the air from 3 waltzes by Johann Strauss (broadcast 4/10/1938), By the bend of the river by Clara Edwards (broadcast 4/10/1938), both sung by Karen Flagstad; Silent night by Felix Gruber (broadcast 12/25/1938), sung by Kirsten Flagstad; The bells of Trinity Church, New York (12/25/1938); Selections from the middle of Act 1, scene 2 of Tristan und Isolde by Richard Wagner (broadcast 2/18/1939), Aller seelen by Richard Strauss (with piano), Jeg elsker dig by Grieg, Valkyrie, Act II, Scene 4 by Richard Wagner featuring Kirsten Flagstad, Set Svanholm, Karl Böhm, conductor (broadcast 1949)

NBC Radio broadcast of Lohengrin, Act 1 by Richard Wagner, featuring Kirsten Flagstad, René Maison, John Gurney, Eleanor Lamont with the Chicago Civic Opera, Edwin MacArthur, conductor. Announcements in English. Recorded from the air to disc, November 21, 1938 and then to tape, February 20, 1956.

Knud Hegermann-Lindencrøne speaking in Danish about Kirsten Flagstad on Danish Radio, April 13, 1957. Musical excerpts include: Ride of the Valkyries from Die Walküre; Lykken mellan to mennesker by Eyvind Alnaes; an unidentified section from Die Walküre; Brunnhildes Schlussgesang, from Götterdämmerung; excerpt from the Losve duet, Act II, scene 2 of Tristan und Isolde; Erbarme dich from Bach's St. Matthew passion. Continued on 570413 M2.

Knud Hegermann-Lindencrøne speaking in Danish about Kirsten Flagstad on Danish Radio, April 13, 1957. Musical excerpts include: Killingdans by Edvard Grieg with Waldemar Alme, piano; Zueignung by Richard Strauss; When I am laid in earth by Purcell. Continues 570413 M1; Die Walküre, Act II, Scene 4 featuring Kirsten Flagstad and Lauritz Melchior recorded from 78 rpm discs.

Performance of Alceste, Act II, broadcast on Danish Radio April 14, 1957 featuring Kirsten Flagstad. Other performers not known. Act III is recorded on 570414 M2.

Performance of Alceste, Act II, broadcast on Danish Radio April 14, 1957 featuring Kirsten Flagstad. Other performers not known. Act II is recorded on 570414 M1.

Performance of The magic flute by Mozart, sung in Norwegian. Kirsten Flagstad does not sing in this performance, so it is likely the tape is from the Norwegian National Opera when Kirsten Flagstad was director (1958-1960). Continued by 580000 M2--M5

Performance of The magic flute by Mozart, sung in Norwegian. Kirsten Flagstad does not sing in this performance, so it is likely the tape is from the Norwegian National Opera when Kirsten Flagstad was director (1958-1960). Continues 580000 M1 and is continued by 580000 M3--M5

Performance of The magic flute by Mozart, sung in Norwegian. Kirsten Flagstad does not sing in this performance, so it is likely the tape is from the Norwegian National Opera when Kirsten Flagstad was director (1958-1960). Continues 580000 M1--M2 and is continued by 580000 M4--M5.

Performance of The magic flute by Mozart, sung in Norwegian. Kirsten Flagstad does not sing in this performance, so it is likely the tape is from the Norwegian National Opera when Kirsten Flagstad was director (1958-1960). Continues 580000 M1--M3 and is continued by 580000 M5.

Performance of The magic flute by Mozart, sung in Norwegian. Kirsten Flagstad does not sing in this performance, so it is likely the tape is from the Norwegian National Opera when Kirsten Flagstad was director (1958-1960). Continues 580000 M1--M4.

Program from Danish Radio, July 11, 1958, narrated by Knud Hegermann-Lindencrøne in Danish on Lauritz Melchior. Includes musical excerpts from the following: Die Walküre (with Lotte Lehmann); Siegfried (with Albert Reiss); Götterdämmerung (with Otto Helgers); Tristan und Isolde (with Frida Leider, Kirsten Flagstad, Rudolf Bockelman and Herbert Janssen).

Kirsten Flagstad sings Nordlands trompet, music by David Monrad Johansen, words by Petter Dass. Accompanied by Waldemar Alme, August 21, 1958. Copied from oo 31239 [?].

Kirsten Flagstad sings works by Johannes Haarklou accompanied by Waldemar Alme, piano, August 29, 1958. Includes Tora synger, Hurd suser natten, Med röde rosen, Mainat and Minde. Copied from oo 7537 [?].

Kirsten Flagstad sings works by Hjalmar Borgström accompanied by Waldemar Alme, piano, September 4, 1958. Includes Salomo I-II, Storme, Til min mor, Wer von Einst'ger Liebe spricht, Die Geständnis, Meine Haftgign jäh [?] zu Rüste.

Ollie & Buck, unidentified singer and pianist and others talking and caricaturing various vocal styles and "singing" songs. 4 unidentified and improvised caricatures.

Waldemar Alme, piano performing excerpts from Chopin's Preludes, op. 28 and Granen by Jean Sibelius, July 12, 1960. Between the works is a 65th birthday greeting to Kirsten Flagstad from Alme.

Kirsten Flagstad singing Grieg songs in Norwegian and German. The first 3 numbers are with orchestra accompaniment, the rest with piano accompaniment. These were originally recorded between 1923 and 1936, and re-recorded from discs in 1961. Includes: Solveig's song (1923), Modersorg (1929), Millom rosor (1929), Jeg elsker dig (1936), Ich liebe dich (German version of Jeg elsker dig, 1936), Ein traum (German version of En drøm, 1936), En drøm (1936), Ein Schwan (1936), Im Kahne (1936), Lys nat (1936).

Kirsten Flagstad singing songs by Norwegian composers. The first 3 numbers are with orchestra accompaniment, the rest with piano accompaniment. These were originally recorded between 1923 and 1936, and re-recorded from discs in 1961. Includes: Sæterjentens söndag by Bull (1923); Mainat by Sinding (1929); Mot kvæld by Backer-Grøndahl (1929); Lie by Sne (1929); Lykken mellem to mennesker by Alnaes (2 recordings, 1929 and 1936); Mot kvæld by Backer-Grøndahl (1936) and Blonde netter by Hurum (1936).

Kirsten Flagstad singing songs by American composers and Dvorak in English, with piano accompaniment. These were originally recorded between 1936 and 1937, and re-recorded from discs in 1961. Includes: We two together by Kernochan (1936); Midsummer by Worth (1936); O lovely night by Ronald (1936); Lullaby by Scott (1936) ; Songs my mother taught me by Dvorak (1936); When I have sung my songs by Charles (1936); Love went a-riding by Bridge (1936) and At parting by Rogers (1937)

Kirsten Flagstad singing songs by Strauss, Beethoven, Brahms and Franz in German. The first 7 songs are with piano accompaniment; the rest are with viola and piano accompaniment. These were originally recorded between 1936 and 1950, and re-recorded from discs in 1961. Includes: Cäcilie (1936), Seitdem deine Aug? (1937), Allerseelen (1937) and Ach lieb ich muss (1936) by Strauss; Die Ehre Gottes (1936) and Ich liebe dich (1936) by Beethoven; Meine Liebe ist grun (1936), Gestillte Sehnsucht (1950) and Geistliches Wiegenlied (1950) by Brahms; and Im Herbst by Franz (1937).

Kirsten Flagstad singing songs by Schubert with piano accompaniment. These were originally recorded between 1936 and 1950, and re-recorded from discs in 1961. Includes: Ave Maria (1936); Die Forelle (1937); Lachen un Weinen (1937); Im Abendrot (1937); Im Abendrot (1950); Frühlingsglaube (1950); Du bist die Ruh (1950); Die Allmacht (1950).

Kirsten Flagstad singing songs by Handel, Bizet, Bach, Löhner, Franck and Carissimi. The first 4 songs have orchestra accompaniment; the rest have piano accompaniment. These were originally recorded between 1948 and 1950, and re-recorded from discs in 1961. Includes: Dan sei Dir herr (1948) and Ombra mai fù (1948) by Handel; Agnus Dei by Bizet (1948); Erbarme Dich from St. Matthew Passion (1950) and Komm süsser Tod (1950) by Bach; O, Ewigkeit by Löhner (1950); Sei nur still (1950) and Auf, auf, zu Gottes lob (1950) by J.W. Franck; and Soccoretemi by Carissimi (1950).

Kirsten Flagstad singing songs by Grieg. All but the last song have piano accompaniment; the last song is with orchestra accompaniment. These were originally recorded between 1936 and 1948, and re-recorded from discs in 1961. Includes: Der gynger en båd (1936); Haab (1936); Med en primula veris (1937); Og jeg vi ha mig en hjertenskjaer (1937); Prinsessen (1948); Med en vandlilje (1948); Fyremål (1948); Eftervaarsstormen (1948); Eros (1948); and En svane (1948).

Waldemar Alme performs piano music of Grieg, Palmgren, Sibelius and Chopin. Includes: Sommerfugl, from op. 43; Notturno, from op. 54, Bækken, from op. 62, Aften på højfjeldet, from op. 68 Småtrold, op. 71, 2 folkviser from op. 66 (Kulokk, I ola palom), Jon Vestafes springdans from op. 72, Guten og Jenta på fjöshellen, op. 29, all by Grieg (all taped August, 1961); Havet by Palmgren (recorded 1950); Granen, op. 75, no. 5 by Sibelius (taped June 1960); 10 preludes, op. 28 (taped June 1960), Chant polonaise, Finale, op. 35 and Impromptu (recorded 1950) by Chopin. Has announcements by the performer.

Kirsten Flagstad interviewed by Torstein Gunnarson followed by a performance of Kindertotenlieder by Mahler featuring Kirsten Flagstad and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Sir Adrian Boult. Recorded October 25, 1961.

Kirsten Flagstad interviewed by Torstein Gunnarson in a Scandinavian language. Mostly autobiographical with musical examples. Recorded December 2, 1961. Continued by 611202 S2.

Kirsten Flagstad interviewed by Torstein Gunnarson in a Scandinavian language. Mostly autobiographical with musical examples. Recorded December 2, 1961. Continues 611202 S1.

Gift to Kirsten Flagstad on her deathbed. Includes message from Kir and Nancy in pidgin-Norwegian followed by re-recordings from some of Flagstad's discs with English translations of the lyrics. 3 selections have orchestra accompaniment; the rest have piano accompaniment. Works include: Mainat by Sinding; Efteraarstormen by Grieg; Saeterjentens söndag by Ole Bull, arr. by Svendsen; Sne by Sigurd Lie; Lykken mellem to mennesker by Eyvind Alnæs; Modersorg; Jeg elsker deg; Ein Traum by Edvard Grieg; Ich liebe dich by Ludwig van Beethoven; Die Forrelle; An die Musik by Franz Schubert.

Side 1. Kirsten Flagstad discusses "On singing Wagner" in English with the following examples: excerpt from Die Walküre, Act 2, scene 4 by Wagner featuring Kirsten Flagstad and Set Svanholm; excerpt from Tristan und Isolde, Act 1, scene 3; Die Forrelle by Schubert featuring Kirsten Flagstad with piano accompaniment. Side 2. Knud Hegermann-Lindencrøne talks in Danish on Danish Radio "About Flagstad's farewell" describing her farewell concert in Oslo, 1953. Musical excerpts are An die Musik by Franz Schubert (with piano) and Ein Traum by Edvard Grieg (with orchestra), both featuring Kirsten Flagstad.

Interview by Knud Hegermann-Lindencrøne with Kirsten Flagstad on Danish Radio, September 1956.

Waldemar Alme, piano performing Schumann's Carnaval and Gjerstrøm's Klaverkonsert.

Waldemar Alme, piano performing Liszt-Busoni transcription of La campanella (recorded 1953) and Liszt's Sonata in B minor (recorded 1950). Re-recorded to tape ca. 1960.