D'Artega And His "Coliseum Pop Orchestra" – Make Mine Manhattan

D'Artega And His "Coliseum Pop Orchestra" – Make Mine Manhattan

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D'Artega And His "Coliseum Pop Orchestra" – Make Mine Manhattan

D'Artega And His "Coliseum Pop Orchestra" – Make Mine Manhattan

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D'Artega And His “Coliseum Pop Orchestra” – Make Mine Manhattan

A sweeping, cinematic orchestral set from the golden age of light music, Make Mine Manhattan finds D'Artega and his “Coliseum Pop Orchestra” at their most dramatic and expressive. Blending romantic mood music with classical inspiration and early easy listening flair, this album paints a vivid sound portrait of mid-century sophistication and theatrical grandeur.

Across the record, lush string arrangements and bold orchestral movements unfold with a distinctly “big city” elegance - true to its title. From the shimmering romance of In The Blue Of The Evening and Dreamer’s Serenade to the light, whimsical charm of Tulips In Springtime, the album moves effortlessly between intimate moods and full orchestral spectacle.

The centerpiece is the expansive three-part suite Fire And Ice Ballet, an ambitious and dynamic composition by D’Artega himself, showcasing the orchestra’s full dramatic range - from delicate passages to sweeping, cinematic climaxes. Elsewhere, classical nods like Victor Herbert’s Dagger Dance sit alongside original compositions, reinforcing the album’s blend of tradition and mid-century pop orchestration.

The result is a richly textured listening experience that captures the glamour, romance, and theatrical energy of a bygone era - perfect for collectors of orchestral pop, mood music, and vintage easy listening.

Tracklist:

A1 In The Blue Of The Evening
A2 Tally-Ho
A3 When Love Is New
A4 Dreamer’s Serenade
A5 Concerto Pathetique

B1 Wedding Of The Violins
B2 Remembrance
B3 Tulips In Springtime
B4 Dagger Dance (Victor Herbert)
B5 Fire And Ice Ballet Pt. 1
B6 Fire And Ice Ballet Pt. 2
B7 Fire And Ice Ballet Pt. 3

Record Details

Label Mercury Wing Records
Catalogue Number MGW-12101
Year of Release 1950's
Country of Pressing US
Speed 33 RPM
Decade 1950's
Media Condition VG
Sleeve Condition VG
Format Notes Vinyl LP

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