The album's cover art, created by illustrator Simon Bailly, reinterprets the original show poster to suggest Cole Porter's secret, tender, and tormented soul.
Composer Biography
Cole Porter's songs often contain subtle expressions of his emotional life and his need for love from both sexes, reflecting the moral freedom of his social class after World War I.
Recording & Production
The orchestra for this recording is positioned on stage, not in a pit, which is unusual for Broadway, and its diverse orchestration was a key focus.
Composition History
The first major show Cole Porter signed from start to finish, 'Fifty Million Frenchmen' in 1929, came directly after his initial period in Paris.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Cole Porter's Parisian period was crucial for his development as a lyricist-composer, deeply influencing his style with French music-hall culture.
Performer Biography
Les Frivolités Parisiennes, co-founded by Benjamin El Arbi (bassoonist) and Mathieu Franot (clarinetist), promotes French light opera and aims to bridge classical lyrical music with jazz.
Interpretation
The orchestrations for this album were meticulously crafted by five talented orchestrators to precisely match the staging of the live show, ensuring the music serves a dramatic function.
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