The Eddie Thomas Singers

posted in: 1960s, 1968 | 0

Sleeve Notes: If you’ve been looking around for an album of classic pop-songs, skilfully arranged and beautifully sung, stop right here! In this age of the shout, moan and groan, the musicality of the Eddie Thomas Singers is a tonic … Continued

Prague Symphony Orchestra – Operetta

posted in: 1960s, 1969, Classical | 0

Franz Lehár Die Lusyige Witwe, Jacques Offenbach Orphée Aux Enfers, Franz Von Suppé Die Schone Glathee, Johann Strauss Die Fledermaus, Oscar Nedbal Die Keusche BarbaraPRAGUE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Conductor: Vaclai Smatáček Label: Supraphon 50622Cover © Josef Kalousek 1969 1960s Covers

101 Strings – Cole Porter

posted in: 1960s, 1966 | 0

Sleeve Notes: While Cole Porter is the sound and heartbeat of “Park Avenue”, his songs are internationally known and loved by people in all walks of life everywhere. As a lyricist, he is Mr. Sophistication. As a writer of melodies, … Continued

Madama Butterfly – Puccini

posted in: 1960s, 1967, Classical | 0

Sleeve Notes: The action of Madama Butterfly lakes place in the early 1900s, at Nagasaki, Japan. After a brief orchestral introduction, the curtain rises on the exterior of Pinkerton’s house, set against the background of the hay. the harbour, and … Continued

Der Zigeunerbaron – Goldene Operette

posted in: 1960s, 1966, Classical | 0

Sleeve notes: A large cross-section with dialogue In two parts Script and direction: Kurt Feltz – Musical direction: Carl Michalski with Erika Köth, Rita Bartos, Margarete Bence, Luis Tom .. Reinhold Bartel, Kurt Böhme, Willy Schneider, Ernst Schütz. The Singgemeinschaft … Continued