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Track(s) taken from SIGCD341

Begin the Beguine

composer
Cole Porter (1891-1964)
1935; SIGCD341: orchestrated by Jonathan Rathbone
arranger
Alexander L'Estrange (b1974)
author of text
Cole Porter (1891-1964)

The King's Singers
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Recording details: March 2013
Alsion 2, Sønderborg, Denmark
Produced by Alexander L'Estrange
Engineered by Andrew Mellor
Release date: September 2013
Total duration: 4 minutes 16 seconds
 

Other recordings available for download

The King's Singers, South Jutland Symphony Orchestra, David Firman (conductor)

Reviews

'This two-disc release comprises a cappella plus orchestral accompaniment from the South Jutland Symphony Orchestra. The King’s Singers bring their unique style to some of the most beloved hits from the golden era of songwriting, including a witty take on cole Porter’s Let’s Misbehave' (The Lady)
Composed by Porter during a Pacific cruise on Cunard’s Franconia, this song featured in the musical Jubilee (1935). The Beguine was a popular 1930s dance in bolero rhythm, similar to a slow rumba, which originated in the Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique.

from notes by Signum Classics © 2013

Diesen Song komponierte Porter während einer Pazifik-Kreuzfahrt auf der Franconia der Reederei Cunard. Der Song erschien im Musical Jubilee (1935). Der Beguine war in den 1930ern ein beliebter Gesellschaftstanz, der dem Bolero-Rythmus folgt und der langsamem Rumba ähnelt. Seinen Ursprung hat der Tanz auf den Karibischen Inseln Guadeloupe und Martinique.

aus dem Begleittext von Signum Classics © 2013

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