An Emerging Genius
Donald Macleod delves into the early successes of Broadway giant, Richard Rodgers, including his initial collaboration with lyricist Lorenz Hart.
Donald Macleod delves into the early successes of Broadway giant, Richard Rodgers, including his initial collaboration with lyricist Lorenz Hart. Donald explores the composer's musical roots within his family, and charts Rodgers and Hart's rise to popularity through the 1920s.
The Sound of Music Prelude
Julie Andrews, vocalist
Studio orchestra
Irwin Kostal, conductor
The Lady is a Tramp (Babes in Arms, Act 2)
Shirley Bassey, vocals
Johnnie Spence and his Orchestra
My favourite things (The Sound of Music)
Julie Andrews, vocalist
Studio orchestra
Irwin Kostal, conductor
Any Old Place with You (A Lonely Romeo)
Bob Shaver, vocalist
The John Morris Trio
Sentimental Me (Garrick Gaieties, Act 1)
Louise Carlyle, vocalist
Bob Shaver, vocalist
The John Morris Trio
Manhattan (Garrick Gaieties, Act 2)
Dawn Upshaw, soprano
Fred Hersch, piano
Mountain Greenery (1926 Garrick Gaieties)
Dawn Upshaw, soprano
Fred Hersch, piano
Carousel Orchestra Suite
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Erich Kunzel, conductor
Here in my Arms (Dearest Enemy, Act 1)
Doris Day, vocalist
Axel Stordahl and his Orchestra
The Page Cavanaugh Trio
Bye and Bye (Dearest Enemy, Act 2)
Frederica von Stade, mezzo-soprano
London Symphony Orchestra
John McGlinn, conductor
Blue Room (The Girl Friend, Act 1)
Ella Fitzgerald
Studio Ensemble
Atlantic Blues (Lido Lady, Act 3)
Frederica von Stade, mezzo-soprano
London Symphony Orchestra
John McGlinn, conductor
Produced by Luke Whitlock
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