Dive into the vibrant world of Cole Porter with "Porter: Overtures & Within the Quota," a captivating collection of his most celebrated orchestral works. Released on January 1, 1991, under Warner Classics, this album is a testament to Porter's enduring legacy in the realms of big band and swing music.
Spanning a dynamic hour and fifteen minutes, the album features a rich tapestry of overtures and suites from Porter's iconic Broadway shows, including "Something for the Boys," "Du Barry Was a Lady," "Fifty Million Frenchmen," "Leave It to Me," "You Never Know," "Anything Goes," "Can-can," "Gay Divorce," "Kiss Me, Kate," and "Out of This World." Each piece is meticulously orchestrated by renowned arrangers such as Robert Russell Bennett, Werner Spialek, and Arthur Lang, bringing Porter's compositions to life with infectious energy and sophistication.
The album also showcases the lesser-known but equally enchanting suite "Within the Quota," orchestrated by Charles Koechlin. This multi-movement work offers a fascinating exploration of various characters and themes, from the "Heiress" to the "Colored Gentleman" and the "Jazz-Baby," culminating in a lively "Finale."
Whether you're a longtime fan of Cole Porter or a newcomer to his music, this album is a delightful journey through the golden age of American musical theater. The lively arrangements and timeless melodies are sure to enchant and entertain, making it a valuable addition to any music lover's collection.
Tracks
Porter / Orch. Spialek & Paul: Something for the Boys: OvertureCole Porter, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn
Porter / Orch. Spialek & Paul: Du Barry Was a Lady: OvertureCole Porter, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn
Porter: Fifty Million Frenchmen: Ballet "The Snake in the Grass"Cole Porter, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn
Porter / Orch. Koechlin: Within the Quota: I. OpeningCole Porter, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn
Porter / Orch. Koechlin: Within the Quota: II. HeiressCole Porter, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn
Porter / Orch. Koechlin: Within the Quota: III. Heiress ReformerCole Porter, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn
Porter / Orch. Koechlin: Within the Quota: IV. Colored GentlemanCole Porter, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn
Porter / Orch. Koechlin: Within the Quota: V. Colored Gentleman ReformerCole Porter, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn
Porter / Orch. Koechlin: Within the Quota: VI. Jazz-BabyCole Porter, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn
Porter / Orch. Koechlin: Within the Quota: VII. Jazz-Bay ReformerCole Porter, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn
Porter / Orch. Koechlin: Within the Quota: VIII. CowboyCole Porter, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn
Porter / Orch. Koechlin: Within the Quota: IX. Sweetheart of the WorldCole Porter, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn
Porter / Orch. Koechlin: Within the Quota: X. FinaleCole Porter, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn
Porter / Orch. Walker: Leave It to Me: OvertureCole Porter, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn
Porter / Orch. Spialek & Paul: You Never Know: OvertureCole Porter, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn
Porter / Orch. Spialek: Anything Goes: OvertureCole Porter, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn
Porter / Orch. Klickmann, Spialek, Russell Bennett & De Paeckh: Fifty Million Frenchmen: OvertureCole Porter, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn
Porter / Orch. Spialek: Du Barry Was a Lady: GavotteCole Porter, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn
Porter / Orch. Lang: Can-can: OvertureCole Porter, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn
Porter / Orch. Spialek & Russell Bennett: Gay Divorce: OvertureCole Porter, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn
Porter / Orch. Russell Bennett: Kiss Me, Kate: OvertureCole Porter, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn
Porter / Orch. Spialek: Gay Divorce: Night and DayCole Porter, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn
Porter / Orch. Russell Bennett: Out of This World: OvertureCole Porter, John McGlinn
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