by the technology of 1927, which could only cut so many grooves on each side. With the limit in mind, Grofe and Whiteman had the Orchestra play Sections 2 and 3 (Huckleberry Finn and Old Creole Days) to make Part One, and Section 4 (Mardi Gras) for Part Two. Section 1 (Father of the Waters) was not attempted. It would be many years before "Mississippi" was recorded in its entirety. Victor 35859 was released in early 1928. Grofé's Mississippi Suite and Grand Canyon Suite, performed by the Eastman-Rochester Orchestra (i.e. the Orchestra of the Eastman School of Music), conducted by Howard Hanson, were recorded for Mercury Records in May 1958, re-issued on CD in 1995, coupled with the Cello Concerto No. 2 in E minor op. 30 by Victor Herbert, with Georges Miquelle, Cello. (Mercury Living Presence CD 434 355-2). This was the first stereo recording of it. The first full recording of the work, as Grofé composed and orchestrated it for Paul Whiteman, was made in 2004 by Steven Richman conducting the Harmonie Ensemble/New York and released in 2006 (Bridge Records 9212). References Suites by Ferde Grofé 1926 compositions Compositions for symphony orchestra Mississippi River