Artist: Mantovani
Genre: Easy Listening/Orchestral
Mantovani was an Italian-born British conductor and orchestra leader whose 'cascading strings' sound made him one of the most commercially successful orchestral musicians of the 20th century. His lush arrangements of popular melodies achieved extraordinary record sales, with albums like 'Film Encores' and 'Strauss Waltzes' becoming best-sellers. Mantovani's approach made classical-influenced orchestral music accessible to mainstream audiences. His orchestra's distinctive sound, featuring overlapping string lines, became instantly recognizable. Though critics sometimes dismissed his music as background music, Mantovani brought orchestral beauty to millions of homes. His influence on easy listening and mood music genres was foundational. Mantovani represented the commercial potential of sophisticated orchestral entertainment.
Mantovani vinyl records (31)
MANTOVANI & HIS ORCHESTRA Four Fabulous Film Themes (1961 UK 4-track 7 vinyl EP with four-prong centre featuring Moon River Theme From Goodbye Again Fanny & Nadias Theme front laminated picture sleeve DFE6693)
£9.00 used
MANTOVANI Plays The Theme From Exodus And Other Themes (1961 UK 4-track four-prong 7 vinyl single front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl has just the odd light sign of play leaving it Excellent DFE6671)
£7.99 used
MANTOVANI & HIS ORCHESTRA Song Hits From Theatreland (1960 UK 12-track deep groove stereo LP on the Original Recording By unboxed Decca label housed in the original front laminated picture sleeve with 11-59 dated scalloped flipbacks. Thesleeve has laminate lift with a small annotation and a little discolouration to the reverse whilst the vinyl has light signs of play SKL4037) Track Listing: A1 If I Loved You (From Carousel) A2 Wunderbar (From Kiss Me Kate) A3 Ive Never Been In Love Before (From Guys And Dolls) A4 Bewitched (From Pal Joey) A5 I Talk To The Trees (From Paint Your Wagon) A6 Some Enchanted Evening (From South Pacific) B1 Out Of My Dreams From (Oklahoma) B2 Stranger In Paradise (From Kismet) B3 Cest Magnifique (From Can-Can) B4 Almost Like Being In Love (From Brigadoon) B5 Hello Young Lovers From (The King And I) B6 They Say Its Wonderful (From Annie Get Your Gun)
£12.00 used
MANTOVANI Songs Of Praise (1969 UK 13-track stereo vinyl LP includes A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Abide With Me Onward Christian Soldiers and others front laminated picture sleeve with lyric insert. The sleeve shows only light disco;ouringto the unlaminated back and the vinyl is in Excellent condition with little sign of play SKL4152) Track Listing: A1 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God A2 Whispering Hope A3 Nearer My God To Thee A4 The Lords My Shepherd A5 Abide With Me A6 Onward Christian Soldiers B1 The Holy City B2 Eternal Father Strong To Save B3 Beautiful Isle Of Somewhere B4 Jesu Lover Of My Soul B5 Jesu Joy Of Mans Desiring B6 Little Brown Church In The Vale B7 All People That On Earth Dwell
£14.00 used
MANTOVANI & HIS ORCHESTRA Theme From Barabbas (1962 UK demonstration vinyl 7 for the single release with custom Demonstration Sample Not For Sale label print & four-prong centre. Also features Far Away (From Blitz) Decca die-cut companysleeve. The vinyl remains in Excellent condition with few signs of play F11468)
£12.00 used
MANTOVANI Music from the Films (1959 UK 6-track stereo LP on an unboxed ffss label front laminated picture sleeve with extensive notes. The collecton includes works by Mantovani Addinesell Williams Rota Bath & Racmaninov. The sleeve has a little discolouration on the reverse whilst the vinyl appears barely played SKL4014)
£12.00 used
MANTOVANI Mantovanis Hit Parade (1972 UK 12-track stereo vinyl LP fully laminated flipback picture sleeve. A selection of contemporary tunes given that Mantovani magic. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear & the vinyl is flawless RDS6897) Track Listing: Delilah Those Were The Days Both Sides Now Love Is Blue Strangers In The Night By The Time I Get To Phoenix What Now My Love Almost There If I Were A Rich Man Honey Puppet On A String Release Me
£9.00 used
MANTOVANI Mantovani Broadway Encores (1961 UK 12-track stereo vinyl LP front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl appears barely played SKL4129) Track Listing: From The Sound Of Music—Do-Re-Mi From The Most Happy Fella—My Heart Is So Full Of You From Can Can—I Love Paris From My Fair Lady—Ascot Gavotte From The Music Man—Till There Was You From Carousel—The Carousel Waltz From Flower Drum Song—You Are Beautiful From West Side Story—I Feel Pretty From Mr
£12.00 used
MANTOVANI AND HIS ORCHESTRA From Mantovani With Love (1971 UK 12-track vinyl LP front laminated picture sleeve SKL5092) Track Listing: Try To Remember Its Impossible My Prayer If I Only Had Time Loss Of Love (From The Film Sunflower) Gwendolyne Rosys Theme (From The Film Ryans Daughter) Theme From Love Story Little Green Apples Last Summer Where Have All The Flowers Gone May Each Day
£9.00 used
MANTOVANI The Vagabond King (1961 UK 4-track tri-prong 7 vinyl single front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl has just the odd light sign of play leaving it Excellent DFE6671) Track Listing: A1 Song Of The Vagabonds Composed By – Friml* A2 Someday Composed By – Friml* B1 Only A Rose Composed By – Friml* B2 Stout Hearted Men Composed By – Romberg*
£12.00 used