VA - The Golden Age of Light Music, Great English Light Orchestras [2004]

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VA - The Golden Age of Light Music, Great English Light Orchestras [2004]

The Golden Age of Light Music: Great English Light Orchestras" is a 2004 compilation album released by Guild Music. This collection celebrates the artistry of English light orchestras, showcasing their contributions to the mid-20th-century light music genre. The album features a variety of orchestras, including the Queen's Hall Light Orchestra and the London Symphony Orchestra, performing pieces that embody the elegance and charm of this musical style.

Light music is characterized by its melodic accessibility, lush arrangements, and a focus on creating a relaxing and uplifting listening experience. The tracks on this album range from whimsical and playful to serene and reflective, capturing the versatility of the genre. Guild Music's dedication to preserving and promoting light music is evident in this thoughtfully curated collection, which offers listeners a nostalgic journey into a bygone era of musical sophistication and beauty. (B)

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Track lists

01 Queen's Hall Light Orchestra - Honey Child 3:11

02 Ray Martin Orchestra - Gypsy Fiddler 2:43

03 Cyril Stapleton Orchestra - Carnavalito 2:03

04 Charles Williams Concert Orchestra - Romantic interlude 2:50

05 Geraldo New Concert Orchestra - Magic Circles 2:38

06 Frank Cordell Orchestra - Oh Dear what can the matter be 2:59

07 London Symphony Orchestra - Television March 3:21

08 Norrie Paramor Orchestra - April in Portugal 2:10

09 Mayfair Orchestra - Cactus Polka 2:48

10 Mantovani Orchestra - Kashmiri Song (From 'Four indian Love Lyrics') 3:17

11 Ron Goodwin Concert Orchestra - Rainbow Run 2:16

12 Frank Chacksfield Orchestra - Prelude to a Memory 2:41

13 Queen's Hall Light Orchestra - Goodwood Galop 2:18

14 New Concert Orchestra - The Roundabout 2:56

15 Melachrino Orchestra - Spring Morning 3:01

16 Peter Yorke Concert Orchestra - Songs my mother taught me 2:49

17 Robert Farnon Orchestra - Sand in my Shoes 3:01

18 Sidney Torch Orchestra - Canadian Capers 3:02

19 Louis Voss Orchestra - Rhapsody in Rhythm 2:50

20 Ron Goodwin Concert Orchestra - The Jolly Brothers 2:50

21 Stanley Black Orchestra - From here to Eternity 3:19

22 Charles Williams Concert Orchestra - Parade of the Clowns 2:31

23 Harmonic Orchestra - One Summer Day 3:04

24 Philip Green Orchestra - Ragamuffin 1:54

25 Edmundo Ros Orchestra - Valencia 3:01

26 Sidney Torch Orchestra - Oklahoma!' Selection 8:18

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