Description
Mantovani And His Orchestra – Charmaine / Living Era Audio CD 2004 / CD AJA 5500
UPC 743625550023
Product Details:
- Label: Living Era
- Format: CD, Compilation
- Country: UK
- Released: 2004
- Genre: Stage & Screen
- Style: Easy Listening, Orchestral
Overview:
Charmaine is a stunning collection of classic orchestrations performed by the legendary Mantovani and His Orchestra, featuring timeless melodies that evoke the golden age of cinematic and popular music. Released in 2004 as part of the Living Era series, this compilation showcases Mantovani’s signature lush arrangements and sweeping orchestral performances.
From the romantic and enchanting title track, Charmaine, to the lively and vibrant La Cucaracha, this album brings together some of the finest tunes from the stage and screen. The orchestra’s lush strings, soothing melodies, and captivating rhythms transport listeners to a bygone era of elegance and grace. Highlights include the stirring Warsaw Concerto, the dreamy Greensleeves, and the exotic Caribbean Calypso, all of which display Mantovani's mastery in orchestrating unforgettable musical moments.
This compilation is perfect for fans of classical easy listening and those who appreciate the fine art of orchestral arrangements.
Track Listing:
- Charmaine
- Jealousy
- Sous Les Toits De Paris
- La Cucaracha
- Wyoming Lullaby
- Pavanne
- Diane
- Warsaw Concerto
- Caribbean Calypso
- Serenade
- Dancing With Tears In My Eyes
- Adios Muchachos - Concert Tango
- Mexicali Rose
- Holiday For Strings
- Greensleeves
- Hear My Song, Violetta
- Symphony
- Ramona
- Gypsy Legend
- Dreaming
- The Legend Of The Glass Mountain
- Village Swallows From Austria
- La Mer
- I Live For You
- Some Enchanted Evening
Key Credits:
- Compiled By: Peter Dempsey, Ray Crick
- Cover: Mark Ranshaw
- Design: Studio B, The Creative People
- Photography: Pictorial Press
- Remastered By: Martin Haskell
- Sleeve Notes: Peter Dempsey