This album of some of the 20th century's most captivating songs and standards are heard here in dazzling new arrangements by Richard Balcombe. With a perfect marriage of words and music, these classic songs have a timeless appeal. Whether written for movies, revues or musicals, or specifically for the most renowned singers of the day, all the greatest composers and lyricists of the time are represented in this outstanding new collection.

Tracklist:

Long Ago And Far Away (From "Cover Girl") [Arr. R. Balcombe & M. Carewe For Voice & Orchestra]
The Very Thought Of You (Arr. R. Balcombe & M. Carewe For Voice & Orchestra)
They All Laughed (From "Shall We Dance") [Arr. R. Balcombe & M. Carewe For 2 Voices & Orchestra]
Someone To Watch Over Me (From "Oh, Kay!") [Arr. R. Balcombe & M. Carewe For Voice & Orchestra]
The Way You Look Tonight (From "Swing Time") [Arr. R. Balcombe & M. Carewe For Voice & Orchestra]
A Fine Romance (From "Swing Time") [Arr. R. Balcombe & M. Carewe For 2 Voices & Orchestra]
My Funny Valentine (From "Babes In Arms") [Arr. R. Balcombe & M. Carewe For Voice & Orchestra]
I Could Write A Book (From "Pal Joey") [Arr. R. Balcombe & M. Carewe For Voice & Orchestra]
How About You? (From "Babes On Broadway") [Arr. R. Balcombe & M. Carewe For 2 Voices & Orchestra]
They Can't Take That Away From Me (From "Shall We Dance") [Arr. R. Balcombe & M. Carewe For Voice & Orches
Where Or When (From "Babes In Arms") [Arr. R. Balcombe & M. Carewe For 2 Voices & Orchestra]
Ev'rytime We Say Goodbye (From "Seven Lively Arts") [Arr. R. Balcombe & M. Carewe For Voice & Orchestra]
The Folks Who Live On The Hill (From "High, Wide And Handsome") [Arr. R. Balcombe & M. Carewe For Voice & Orch
It Had To Be You (Arr. R. Balcombe & M. Carewe For 2 Voices & Orchestra)
What'll I Do? (Arr. R. Balcombe & M. Carewe For Voice & Orchestra)
All The Things You Are (From "Very Warm For May") [Arr. R. Balcombe & M. Carewe For Voice & Orchestra]
Love Is Here To Stay (From "The Goldwyn Follies") [Arr. R. Balcombe & M. Carewe For Voice & Orchestra]
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square (Arr. R. Balcombe & M. Carewe For Voice & Orchestra)
Don't Get Around Much Anymore (Arr. R. Balcombe & M. Carewe For 2 Voices & Orchestra)

UPC: 747313425877
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 10.8.21
Format: CD

Long Ago & Far Away / Various - Long Ago & Far Away / Various (CD)