Cole Porter
Begin the Beguine
Cole Porter
Begin the Beguine
- Instrumentation Flexible ensemble (5 Instruments)
- Composer Cole Porter
- Editor Jan Utbult
- Series Flex 5
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Difficulty Level
- Edition Score and Parts
- Publisher Norsk Noteservice
- Order no. WN261712361
Description:
Begin the Beguine is one of the most popular songs by Cole Porter. It was written in 1935 aboard the ocean liner 'Franconia' en route from Indonesia to Fiji. It was later the same year introducted by June Knight as a part of the musical 'Jubilee', premiered at The Imperial Theatre in New York City.
After it's premiere, it has been performed and recorded a numerous times. This arrangement is a freely adaption of the Artie Shaw version.
After it's premiere, it has been performed and recorded a numerous times. This arrangement is a freely adaption of the Artie Shaw version.