An Evening With Danny Kaye

As Kaye himself said during the performance, he can't read a note of music. But that didn't prevent him from appreciating it, and from contributing heavily to various orchestras across the country to keep classical music alive in this modern-day world. As a sort of tribute to his efforts, and to help raise money for the New York Philharmonic, Kaye was invited to be guest conductor for one evening at Avery Fisher Hall.

It was a night that will live forever. The pieces themselves were played completely straight, but the moments in between were absolutely hilarious - Kaye walking to the podium at the start of the concert with what looked like 100 batons in his hand; the concertmaster "goofing" up a piece and the "argument" that followed; Kaye conducting Rimsky-Korsakov's "Flight of the Bumblebee" with a flyswatter.

There are too many other moments to relate here, but to anyone who loves Danny Kaye this is a worthy addition to your library.


Evening with Danny Kaye (1981)   September 1, 2002
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Hi, Dear,

is it possible, to by this video in germany too or anywhere else(it will be great) - many thanks for your answer
yours sincerely
M. Schreiner