The arrangements by Johnny Morris, Bill Charlap, and Dick Hyman seem to come off the best.ĭ. Both arrangements deserve to be heard more often.Īs far as the other selections, they are all enjoyable though some more than others. The same is true for "Scene D'Amour" in a marvelous arrangement by Samuel Sorensen. The evocative Main Theme is beautifully performed and very much akin to the orchestral version in the film. 3 on my list of 100 essential film scores of the 20th century. The most unusual of all the selections are two themes (tracks 2-3) from one of Bernard Herrmann's greatest film scores, VERTIGO (1958), No. He is a highly accomplished pianist who has championed the music of George Gershwin and other songwriters as well.Īs described by Richard Glazier in his booklet notes, the opening track from AUNTIE MAME (1958) is a "joyous overture." That it is, indeed. It would be helpful to know if the ones without an arranger listed are by Richard Glazier. Though many of the selections are from arrangements, they are all stylishly written for piano. This is a well chosen selection of popular songs and instrumental pieces from Broadway shows and Hollywood films. Sabre Dance from THE BARKLEYS OF BROADWAY - Aram Khachaturian Too Late Now from ROYAL WEDDING - Burton Lane/ Alan Jay Lernerġ9. I Love A Piano/ They Say It's Wonderful - Irving Berlin (Arr. Bess You Is My Woman from PORGY AND BESS -ġ7. Where or When from BABES IN ARMS - Richard Rodgers/ Lorenz Hartįrom THE SKY'S THE LIMIT - Harold Arlen/ Johnny Mercerġ6. My Funny Valentine from BABES IN ARMS - Richard Rodgers/ Lorenz Hartġ4. Ev'ry Time from BEST FOOT FORWARD - Hugh Martin/ Ralph Blaneġ2. An Affair to Remember from AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER -ġ1. Medley from MY FAIR LADY - Frederick Loewe/ Alan Jay Lernerġ0. Embraceable You from GIRL CRAZY - Georgeĥ. Scene D'Amour from VERTIGO - Bernard HerrmannĤ. Drifting from AUNTIE MAME - Bronislaw Kaper/ Kim Gannonģ. Produced by Joseph Patrych and Richard Glazier.ġ. Recorded August 19-20, 2013 at Harris Center for the Arts,
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