In 1952. Liberace brought his concert-honed sense of showmanship to theemerging world of television. Almost overnight, the Milwaukee-born pianist became a national phenomenon, sustaining his popularity as a TV star for years to come. Syndicated across the country, the "Liberace Show" proved to be a ground? breaking TV musical series. For decades.tapes of these historic programs have been in storage, unseen and unheard. Now the Liberace foundation for the Performing and Creative Arts is releasing a series of audio highlights of the "Liberace Show" for the first time. These performances capture Liberace's charm and virtuosity in perhaps their finest recorded moments. Backed by an 18-piece orchestra led by his brother George, he masterfully glides through a repertoire that mixes many diverse tunes and melodies. Beyond the musical performances themselves, Liberace- The Golden Age Of Television Series, offers a sampling of Liberace's warm, intimate way with his television audience. His introductions and between-song comments that are included on this album provide insights into his unique rapport with his fans. Whether he's sliding into a humorous number or paying tribute to his musical heroes, Liberace's crowd-pleasing touch comes through. Since his passing in 1987, Liberace has left behind a legacy of entertainmentfew will ever fill. A missing chapter in his legendary story has been restored with the release of this series. Liberace- The Golden. Age Of Television is a rare glimpse of a one-of-a-kind talent at a truly historic moment.
Title: Golden Age Of Television: Vol3
Format: CD
Release Date: 09 Apr 2013
Artist: Liberace
Sku: 2238968
Catalogue No: 1005LIB
Category: Easy Listening
DISC 1
1 Cornish Rhapsody
2 Paderewski' S Minuet
3 Galloping Horses
4 Chopin's Piano Music
5 14th Hungarian Rhapsody
6 Schubert's Serenade
7 Andantecontobole
8 Ballet of the Clouds
9 Dance of the Skeletons
10 Brahm's Lullaby
11 Dream of 01Wen
12 Mazappa Etude
13 Rhapsody by Candlelight
14 Traurnerei
15 Peer Gynt Suites