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— In shiponedingroup@yahoogroups.com, "Diana" <moonroll@n…> wrote:

> Hi Brian
>
> In answer to your query about the theme music, I have checked The
> Onedin Line single and also the reference to the music in the Radio
> Times Onedin Line magazine.
>
> The recording is by The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by
> Aram Khachaturian and is adapted by Anthony Isaacs.
>
> Copies of the single are still available from various sources i.e.
> eBay, specialist record shops, etc. It is a Decca release

copyright

> 1971 – reference ZDR 50509/F 13259
>
> Best wishes,
> Diana

Hi Diana,

Thanks for the info – I have a Decca compilation CD [466-710-2] with
a track described as: Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia, recorded by
The Vienna Phiharmonic conducted by Aram Khachaturian(no mention of
Anthony Isaacs). Duration is 9:09 – recording date is 1962..! Could
you tell me the duration of the 'single' version? Also, what exactly
do you mean by 'single' (e.g. Is it Vinyl?) Is 1971 the recoring date
or the release date?

Many thanks,
Brian

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— In shiponedingroup@yahoogroups.com, "Diana" <moonroll@n…> wrote:

> Hello shipmates,
>
> Can anyone please help me solve a mystery that's been bugging me
> for over a year??!!
>
> I love some of the incidental music used in series one and two.

The

> Radio Times Onedin Line magazine states that the background music

in

> series one to three was by Sibelius and Debussy. I have managed to
> locate several of the pieces i.e. Debussy's Petit Suite, En
> Bateau (very apt!) is used in "Blockade" when James & Anne are
> standing together on the prow as the Charlotte Rhodes approaches
> Bermuda; it's also used in series five "A Close Run
> Thing". Another lovely piece is Sibelius' Pohjola's
> Daughter ("An Inch of Candle").
>
> However, I have been unable to locate the music used in "'Frisco
> Bound". The piece in question is played a couple of times,
> notably in the scene when James returns home and kisses Anne on the
> quay.
>
> I would love to get the recording and if anyone can provide any

info

> to help me, I would really appreciate it. I have bought umpteen
> Sibelius and Debussy CDs but still haven't found this one piece!
>
> If anyone else also enjoys the music and would like to know the
> titles of some of the pieces, please e-mail me.
>
> Diana

Hi Diana,

Do you have details of the main theme e.g. the ensemble, the original
performers, etc? I know it's based on Khachalurian's Adagio of
Spartacus and Phrygia, but who's conducting? When was the recording
made? Surely it must be a late 60's or very early 70's recording, but
by whom? There are so many 'versions' of the 'Onedin Line Theme' out
there! Any info would be greatly appreciated,

Thanks,

Brian.

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