Leslie Henson

ARachmaninoff's Prelude in C Sharp Minor
B(2 sides)

Label: Columbia
Catalogue number: DB1950
Genre: Classical
Condition: Excellent−
Format: 78rpm shellac disc, 10 inch unless noted
Reference: #22172

Leslie Henson was a British musical theatre star and comedian; this Columbia disc pairs Rachmaninoff's celebrated Prelude in C Sharp Minor with another classical piece.

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