This is the 1946 Hollywood Bowl premiere of

Ralph Matesky’s “Prayer for Peace” performed

by the Los Angeles Symphonic Band (although actually an orchestra!) and a 200 voice chorus comprised of junior high school students from the Compton Union School District.

This is the first opportunity to listen to this historic recording in sixty-four years. You are listening to a .WAV file (44.1/16) of the original 78 rpm transcription discs. Length: 14 minutes 37 seconds long.

Thanks to the Ampex & Backroom list members for their invaluable assistance.