Aïda Acte II, Scène II, Grande Marche / Marche Militaire En Ré Majeur Op. 41 Nº 1 / Marche Des Petits Soldats De Plomb / Marche Funébre D'une Marionette

This 7-inch extended play record, catalog number 7 EBF 4, was released by La Voix De Son Maître, the French subsidiary of the Gramophone Company and EMI. It features the Boston Pops Orchestra, a long-standing ensemble known for its accessible classical repertoire and 'pops' arrangements, conducted by Arthur Fiedler. The selection gathers various famous marches, ranging from Giuseppe Verdi's operatic intensity to Gounod's whimsical funeral march for a marionette, reflecting the orchestra's mid-century mission to bring light classical compositions to a broader listening audience through high-quality recordings.

The recording captures the signature precision and energy of the Boston Pops under Fiedler’s leadership, an era defined by prolific output for RCA Victor and its international affiliates. By curating a program of marches, the label catered to the high demand for short, thematic classical vignettes on the EP format during the 1950s. The technical presentation emphasizes the clarity and orchestral balance for which the Boston Pops were renowned, solidifying their reputation as the preeminent American orchestra for light classical and pops performance in the post-war period.