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But now we begin a new three-part series, all the right notes not necessarily in the right order, in which Rainer Hirsch profiles some of the great humorists who have combined comedy with classical music. In this first program he looks at the life and works of the Danish entertainer, Victor Borgir. Thank you, welcome, hello, good evening and welcome to All Classical Music Explained. I'm Rainer, okay my first instrument was one of these, it's a recorder, which I got from scho…

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In the inaugural episode of All The Right Notes Not Necessarily In The Right Order, Rainer Hirsch embarks on a journey to celebrate the life of Victor Borge, a Danish entertainer who masterfully blended comedy with classical music. Hirsch opens the show by sharing his own experiences as a comedian and how he has often been compared to Borge, despite his initial reluctance to embrace such comparisons. This episode serves as a tribute to Borge's remarkable career and the influence he has had on generations of performers.

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Victor Borge Collection, Episode 2459

All The Right Notes Not Necessarily In The R

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Victor Borge Collection, Episode 2459

All The Right Notes Not Necessarily In The R

Sunday, September 27, 1953 · 28:23

Summary

Rainer Hirsch explores the life and legacy of Danish entertainer Victor Borge, a pioneer of musical comedy. The episode delves into Borge's early years, his rise to fame, and the unique blend of humor and classical music that defined his career.

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