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Werner Janssen

Werner Janssen (born Werner Alexander Oscar Janssen; June 1, 1899 – September 19, 1990) was an American composer and conductor of classical music and film scores. He was the first New York-born conductor to lead the New York Philharmonic. For his film work he was nominated for six Academy Awards.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 1, 1899 (New York City), Died September 19, 1990 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1922 - 1939

Roles Represented in DAHR: conductor, composer, piano

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor B-27628 10-in. 2/28/1923 Lady Butterfly Great White Way Orchestra Jazz/dance band composer  
Victor B-32248 10-in. 3/24/1925 Toddle along George Olsen and his Music Jazz/dance band composer  
Victor CVE-53482 12-in. 7/2/1929 New Year's Eve in New York Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Symphony Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Victor CVE-53483 12-in. 7/2/1929 New Year's Eve in New York Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Symphony Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Victor CVE-53484 12-in. 7/2/1929 New Year's Eve in New York Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Symphony Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Victor CVE-53485 12-in. 7/2/1929 New Year's Eve in New York, part 4 Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Symphony Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Victor BS-038318 10-in. 7/10/1939 Winter blossoms Wayne King ; Wayne King Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-040242 10-in. 7/3/1939 Winter blossoms Freddy Martin Orchestra ; Bill Stoker Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor [Trial 1924-10-17-01] 10-in. 10/17/1924 Itching fingers Werner Janssen Piano solo instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 80346 10-in. 5/12/1922 You're like a ray of sunshine Ray Miller Orchestra Jazz/dance band composer  
Columbia W147429 10-in. 11/22/1928 Come on and make whoopee The Diplomats Vocal ensemble, with piano composer  
OKeh S-73283 10-in. 4/1/1925 Toddle along Hotel Pennsylvania Orchestra ; Vincent Lopez Jazz/dance band composer  
Brunswick 9910-9912 10-in. 2/14/1923 Wonderful you Joseph C. Smith's Orchestra Jazz/dance band composer  
Edison 8846 10-in. 2/14/1923 Wonderful you Atlantic Dance Orchestra Jazz/dance band composer  
Edison 10289 10-in. 4/1/1925 Toddle along Jack Stillman Orchestra Jazz/dance band composer  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Janssen, Werner," accessed March 29, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109010.

Janssen, Werner. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 29, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109010.

"Janssen, Werner." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 29 March 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109010

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