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Henri René And His Orchestra – Destiny
Written by Sydney Baynes and D. Eardley-Wilmot and
78 RPM audio transfer
Reina's Orchestra / Henri René And His Orchestra – Sicilian Tarantella / Destiny
Label: RCA Victor – 20-3267
Format: Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Released: 1948
Genre: Orchestra
Style: Instrumental
Other side of this record: Reina's Orchestra – Sicilian Tarantella
youtu.be/dKCHtCPhuUE
Henri René, born Harold Manfred Kirchstein on December 29, 1906, in New York City, was a composer, conductor, and musical arranger. As a musicain, René was proficient in the piano, saxophone, and Musette accordion. His father was German, and his mother was French. In his youth, he journeyed to Germany with his family, where he pursued studies at the Royal Berlin Academy of Music. Upon returning to the United States in the mid-1920s, he began performing with various orchestras. René's career highlights encompassed arranging music for notable artists such as Doris Day, Eartha Kitt, and Perry Como. He also composed music for several American television series. René remained an active contributor to the music world until his passing on April 25, 1993, at the age of 86, in Houston, Texas. In recognition of his contributions to the recording industry, Henri René was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Note: The first 78 RPM record came into existence around 1894, and in 1912, the Gramophone Company established 78 rpm as their recording standard. The production of shellac records continued throughout the 78 rpm era, with "non-breakable" 78 rpm vinyl records being introduced in the 1940s. The popularity of the 33 1/3 rpm "Long Play" record, initially released in 1948, caused the 78 rpm record to become obsolete before the end of the 1950s. As these 78 rpm recordings are quite old, they may contain derogatory language and/or negative stereotypes. It is important to evaluate such recordings within their historical context and consider them as a reflection of the attitudes prevalent at the time. These recordings form an integral part of the historical record and do not represent the views of this poster, channel, or Bowness Arts.
Henri René And His Orchestra – Destiny
Written by Sydney Baynes and D. Eardley-Wilmot and
78 RPM audio transfer
Reina's Orchestra / Henri René And His Orchestra – Sicilian Tarantella / Destiny
Label: RCA Victor – 20-3267
Format: Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Released: 1948
Genre: Orchestra
Style: Instrumental
Other side of this record: Reina's Orchestra – Sicilian Tarantella
youtu.be/dKCHtCPhuUE
Henri René, born Harold Manfred Kirchstein on December 29, 1906, in New York City, was a composer, conductor, and musical arranger. As a musicain, René was proficient in the piano, saxophone, and Musette accordion. His father was German, and his mother was French. In his youth, he journeyed to Germany with his family, where he pursued studies at the Royal Berlin Academy of Music. Upon returning to the United States in the mid-1920s, he began performing with various orchestras. René's career highlights encompassed arranging music for notable artists such as Doris Day, Eartha Kitt, and Perry Como. He also composed music for several American television series. René remained an active contributor to the music world until his passing on April 25, 1993, at the age of 86, in Houston, Texas. In recognition of his contributions to the recording industry, Henri René was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Note: The first 78 RPM record came into existence around 1894, and in 1912, the Gramophone Company established 78 rpm as their recording standard. The production of shellac records continued throughout the 78 rpm era, with "non-breakable" 78 rpm vinyl records being introduced in the 1940s. The popularity of the 33 1/3 rpm "Long Play" record, initially released in 1948, caused the 78 rpm record to become obsolete before the end of the 1950s. As these 78 rpm recordings are quite old, they may contain derogatory language and/or negative stereotypes. It is important to evaluate such recordings within their historical context and consider them as a reflection of the attitudes prevalent at the time. These recordings form an integral part of the historical record and do not represent the views of this poster, channel, or Bowness Arts.
