European Light Music Classics

One of Ronald Corp and the New London Orchestra’s most beloved albums: fifteen gems of the light music repertoire from across Europe, with music by Alfvén, Fetrás, Halvorsen, Heykens, Hellmesberger, Jessel, Lehár, Lincke, Pierné, Waldteufel, Weinberger and others. As with the British programmes, the composers’ names may not be familiar but much of the music will be, especially to older listeners—‘Ah, so that’s what that’s called!’ they’ll say. The Gounod Funeral march, for example, will be familiar as the signature tune of Alfred Hitchcock.

CDH55477  74 minutes 25 seconds
‘The Waldteufel and Fetrás waltzes both come off splendidly, as do the other pieces in their varied styles. Hyperion deserve to have another success on their hands’ (Gramophone)
‘15 numbers that everyone can whistle but few can put a name to. Played with panache and affection, the imaginative Mr Corp has notched up another success’ (Classic FM)
‘Another tasty compilation that will sell like hot cakes’ (Classic CD)