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Frauen Sind Keine Engel... Pomp-A-Dur

11/28/2001, 21 Tracks, 1:03:21

Featuring

  • Pomp-A-Dur
  • Josef Rixner
  • Gerhard Winkler
  • Franz Grothe
  • Albert Vossen
  • Anonymous (Traditional)
  • Vincent Youmans
  • Jacob Gade
  • Vesco d‘ Orio
  • Günther Fuhlisch
  • Franz Doelle
  • Franz Mihalovic
  • Theo Mackeben
  • Walter Kollo
  • Hans Zander
  • Herbert Grunwald
  • Pat Ballard

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Performer Biography

Pomp-A-Dur is an ensemble of prize-winning female musicians whose performances are both an auditory and visual delight.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Herbert Grunwald composed the musette-waltz 'Pour Margitta' specifically for the Pomp-A-Dur ensemble and for 'his' Margitta.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Gerhard Winkler composed his 'Chianti-Lied' to teach listeners the correct pronunciation of 'Chianti' as 'Kianti' rather than 'Chee-anti'.

Source: Booklet

Composer's Artistic Vision

The Pomp-A-Dur ensemble aims to present salon music with velvety tone, elegant virtuosity, and a touch of humor.

Source: Booklet

Album & Artwork

The ensemble Pomp-A-Dur takes its name from the German word for the key of A major ('A-Dur'), combined with 'pomp' for their costumes and the fact that only women are admitted.

Source: Booklet

Historical Context

At the beginning of the 20th century, before recordings were common, people would go to concerts, opera, cafes, or dance bars to hear their favorite melodies.

Source: Booklet

Interpretation

The Pomp-A-Dur ensemble performs both classical music and modern hits, including Dmitri Shostakovich's Waltz No.2 and Pat Ballard's Mr. Sandman.

Source: Booklet

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