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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Echoes Of Italy - George Feyer

Side 1
Echoes Of Italy
George Feyer
Piano with Rhythm Accompaniment
VOX Productions VX 620
1953

From the back cover: George Feyer studied at the Budapest Conservatory under Dohnanyi, Kodaly and Szekely. Being recognized as one of the most promising young concert-pianists in his country, he caused quite a sensation when he suddenly shifted to popular music. In this field he very soon became one of the best known and best paid entertainers in Europe. He played in the plushest and most exclusive night clubs and hotels in Paris, Deauville, Nice, Monte Carlo, The Hague, Geneva and St. Moritz. Feyer also had a regular weekly radio program on Radio Paris.

He came to this country in 1951 and made his debut in New York's famous Gogi's La Rue where he captivated his new audiences with his inimitable style just as he did the old ones. Feyer's refinements in which European tradition blends skillfully with the best in American music. His repertory is literally limitless, and he plays the classics with a touch of Broadway, and Broadway with a touch of the Continent.


From Billboard - December 5, 1953: Vox's latest in its "Echoes" series with pianist George Feyer is "Echoes In Italy," to be released next week. The discern will also package all three LP's in the series in a gift box, together with a 12-page picture booklet, which will be offered at a suggested list of $9.95.

Side 1

Mattinata
Anema a Core
Ciribiribin
Tic-ta, Tic-ta
O Sole Mio
Luna Rossa
Per Un Bacio d' Amore
Oh Marie
Funiculi-Funicula

Side 2

Torna a Surriento
Scalinatella
Santa Lucia
Viole ta
Ti Voglio Bene
Papaveri
Parla Mi d' Amore
Violino Tzigano
Operatic Fantasy

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