This album is dedicated to British composer, arranger, and conductor Herman Finck (1872-1939), who was the musical director of the Palace Theatre in London.
Performer Biography
Mart Sander, the leader and vocalist of both the Bel-Etage and the Swing Swindlers, was commended by Queen Elizabeth II for his promotion of British music.
Notable Performances
Finck was the musical director of the very first Royal Command Performance, held on July 1, 1912, at the Palace Theatre, featuring top British music-hall and variety performers.
Album & Artwork
This is the second album in a series featuring British light music composers of the early 20th century.
Composer Biography
Finck joined the Palace Theatre in London as Musical Director in 1900 at the age of 28 and served there until the late 1920s.
Composer Biography
Herman Finck, born Hermann Van Der Finck, was the son of Dutch immigrants and began his musical training at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
Cultural Impact
Herman Finck's most famous work, "In the Shadows," remains best known for being one of the last pieces played aboard the Titanic.
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