This is a mixtape containing recordings of various concerts featuring Galos’ colleague and friend, Mischa Mischakoff (1896-1981). Mischakoff left Russia in 1921 and made his career as a violinist in the U.S., becoming a citizen in 1927. He was also the uncle of Galos’ wife, Ruth. The dates of these performances range from 1937 to 1947.

Side A - Antonio Vivaldi’s “Concerto in B Flat” (American Premier) – Toscanini, NBC Orchestra, November 22, 1947 “Swiss Lullaby”, “Sérénade mélancolique” and Sarasate’s “Zapateado” with Henry Nosco and the WPA Orchestra, June 1942 “La Guitana,” April 13, 1947 Sarasate’s “Zigeunerweisen” and also “Jota” (Spanish traditional music), performed on Phil Spitalny’s Hour of Charm radio show of January 13, 1941 “Scènes de la csárda” by Jeno Hubay, with Earl Wiloe (?), May 1, 1940 Side B “Rondo Cappricioso,” January 31, 1946 “Caprice Viennois” by Jeno Hubay with M. Katims (?) and the NBC Concert Orchestra, June 17, 1946 “Chansone Polanaise” by Henryk Wieniawski “Romanza Andaluza,” by Sarasate “Russian Dance” by Tchaikovsky – Sarasate “Gypsy Rondo” – April 23, 1935. “Nocturne in E flat” by Chopin, 23 April 1939