Eugene Ormandy and The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra

Eugene Ormandy's The Complete RCA Album Collection features the Hungarian-born American conductor's early recordings as leader of The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra.  He came to the attention of the Minnesota group after subbing for Arturo Toscanini, and was enlisted to step in for Henri Verbrugghen.  The stint led to his leading the Symphony between 1931 and 1936, bringing him (and the Minneapolis Symphony) to national attention.  The Complete RCA Album Collection includes every one of his RCA sides on 11 CDs, many of which weren't ever issued on LP, let alone on CD.  It's all packaged in a compact clamshell case, with each disc housed in a paper sleeve.  Minnesota author Richard Evidon has provided a new essay within the accompanying booklet, and all of the music has been remastered to Sony Classical's usual high standard.