Description
Few orchestras have defined the sound of easy listening quite like The Mantovani Orchestra. Renowned for its lush string arrangements, sweeping melodies and the famous "cascading strings" sound, Mantovani's recordings became a global phenomenon, bringing elegance, romance and sophistication into millions of homes around the world.
The Very Best Of The Mantovani Orchestra gathers 20 of the ensemble's most beloved performances, showcasing the timeless artistry that made Mantovani one of the best-selling orchestral leaders of all time. From the enchanting Charmaine and Moon River to beautiful interpretations of Beyond The Sea (La Mer), Moulin Rouge Theme, Granada and La Vie En Rose, this collection is filled with unforgettable melodies brought to life through rich and luxurious orchestral arrangements.
Featuring cherished classics such as Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, Stardust, Greensleeves and Over The Rainbow, these recordings capture the golden age of orchestral popular music, where every performance was crafted with warmth, grandeur and impeccable musicianship.
Part of an exciting new CD series celebrating the greatest singers, songwriters and voices of all time, The Very Best Of The Mantovani Orchestra is an essential collection for lovers of beautiful music. Romantic, relaxing and timeless, these recordings continue to demonstrate why Mantovani remains one of the most admired names in orchestral entertainment.
01 CHARMAINE
02 BEYOND THE SEA (LA MER)
03 MOULIN ROUGE THEME
04 MOON RIVER
05 GRANADA
06 LIMELIGHT
07 SOME ENCHANTED EVENING
08 AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
09 SWEDISH RHAPSODY
10 CARA MIA
11 JEALOUSY
12 LA VIE EN ROSE
13 I LEFT MY HEART IN SAN FRANCISCO
14 SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES
15 ANDALUCIA
16 MALAGUENA
17 STARDUST
18 GREENSLEEVES
19 SUMMERTIME IN VENICE
20 OVER THE RAINBOW