Graham Bickley, a veteran of West End theatre, has garnered four nominations for best actor in a musical, including a Laurence Olivier Award nomination.
Composer Biography
Jerome Kern, often called the 'godfather' of the American musical, fused European operetta and American revue to create a new form of musical play.
Album & Artwork
This album features classic songs of love and romance by legendary composers, brought to life through dazzling arrangements by conductor Richard Balcombe.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The 'magic ingredients' of a classic song include melodic indelibility, harmonic binding, a strong marriage of words and music, and an intuitive grasp of style.
Performer Biography
Mary Carewe, a versatile concert and recording artist, has sung 'The Music of Bond' around the world at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall.
Performer Biography
Richard Balcombe, the album's arranger and conductor, has worked with leading orchestras worldwide and has been a guest conductor with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for over 20 years.
Composer Biography
George Gershwin, who died at 38, described his music as 'a sort of musical kaleidoscope of America of our vast melting pot, of our incomparable national pep, our blues, our metropolitan madness.'
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