Evening at the Pops: Victor Borge (1986)

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  • čas přidán 10. 08. 2021
  • This program, taped at Symphony Hall in Boston, features special guest Victor Borge, known for his unique blend of comedy and piano music. The program begins with John Williams conducting the orchestra in a performance of the following selections from the "Suite from Peer Gynt" by Edvard Grieg: "Morning," "Anitra's Dance," and "In the Hall of the Mountain King." Williams then introduces Borge, whose routine combines piano music, stand-up comedy, sight gags, musical antics, and bantering with orchestra members. Borge performs a well-known piece entitled "Humoresque"; conducts the orchestra in a comic performance of a piece entitled "Dance of the Comedians" by Bedrich Smetana, in which he purposely mixes up sheet music and forces the orchestra to pause and hold notes for inordinate lengths; and enacts his rendition of a one-act comic opera which he claims was composed by Mozart, describing each scene as he performs it. Williams returns to conduct the orchestra and Borge in a serious performance of the finale of Piano Concerto No. 2 by Rachmaninoff. Borge receives a standing ovation, and the announcer makes brief remarks about Borge's recent engagements and his popularity as an entertainer. The program concludes with Williams conducting the orchestra in a musical tribute to Frank Sinatra, arranged by Morton Stevens, featuring the songs "Come Fly With Me," "Call Me Irresponsible," "I've Got You Under My Skin," "My Way," "My Kind of Town, Chicago Is," and "All the Way."

Komentáře • 57

  • @kirbyhans5261
    @kirbyhans5261 Před 4 měsíci +17

    One of the funniest things ever done . We miss you Victor.😂

  • @user-hz7cv1wz2c
    @user-hz7cv1wz2c Před 7 měsíci +14

    Ein hervorragender Künstler, gepaart mit großem Humor

  • @walterflucher1992
    @walterflucher1992 Před 2 lety +82

    For me Victor Borge was and is the best entertainer I have ever seen!

    • @Keyboardhugo
      @Keyboardhugo Před rokem +8

      Exactly. As Child, I watched some little Shows . Thanks for CZcams, so there is the chance to watch more from Victor.

    • @dorianmclean6755
      @dorianmclean6755 Před 9 měsíci +2

      I kick myself not seeing him in person...

    • @leewilson77
      @leewilson77 Před 8 měsíci

      ☺️

    • @user-ti3st7nh2m
      @user-ti3st7nh2m Před 6 měsíci +1

      Very well said

    • @oscarignacioolavarriaaquev8363
      @oscarignacioolavarriaaquev8363 Před 6 měsíci +3

      The imitación of the Mozart's Opera Magic Flute passages are very funny!!! Victor was a genius!😂

  • @srenee333
    @srenee333 Před 6 měsíci +15

    A priceless performance all around

  • @cosmoskingsbury2936
    @cosmoskingsbury2936 Před 5 měsíci +11

    Today has gone so wrong for me and then I played this program and I smiled....thank you Victor, and you too Media Stash💘💘💘

  • @nukecell2299
    @nukecell2299 Před 2 lety +29

    Thanks for allowing and old man, a brief remembrance of the days when wholesome TV was still a thing.

  • @sallypitts7659
    @sallypitts7659 Před 7 měsíci +9

    Oh, how I wish I could have seen this amazing man in person!!! My mom had great hopes for me as a teenager. I just wish I could've lived up to her expectations. Unfortunately, the 60's came along, my narcissistic, military dad had his own ideas for my future, and I failed both of them. Today, as a senior citizen, I truly enjoy the music this extraordinary, comical genius!!!

  • @edmart8891
    @edmart8891 Před rokem +13

    I watched this in PBS while I did my graduate study in US in 1986, the same year this performance was recorded. Since then I was hooked to VB and was very much disappointed at that time as l was not able to record his antics in my VCR, the recording tool available those days. Thank goodness more than 35 years later there is CZcams... welcome back, memories...

  • @fo1to
    @fo1to Před 11 měsíci +9

    Just wonderful😊

  • @swedishtrekkie
    @swedishtrekkie Před 2 lety +37

    John Williams and Victor Borge on the same stage?! Dreams can come true.

    • @SaccoBelmonte
      @SaccoBelmonte Před 4 měsíci

      Right?! My jaw dropped when he welcomed John Williams on stage.

  • @DRBiblicalMD
    @DRBiblicalMD Před rokem +8

    this cracks me up every time I watch it

  • @colettejoly8888
    @colettejoly8888 Před 2 lety +19

    Je découvre ce génial artiste le jour de Noël 2021... Une merveilleuse rencontre, moi qui n'aime rien tant que la musique et le rire... Mais tout le reste est très beau aussi. Quel irrésistible cocktail !!!! 🍸🥂 Un grand merci de France et tous mes vœux "from Europe" pour 2022 !💐💖🙋

  • @carolineschwender8045
    @carolineschwender8045 Před měsícem +2

    Quand je suis triste , je le regarde: un génie comique indéniable et un pianiste remarquable. Et ma tristesse s 'envole.

  • @irinaoz9081
    @irinaoz9081 Před měsícem +1

    😁Hysterically funny and brilliant. And Talented. And intelligently. ❤

  • @edivaldofrancisco9649
    @edivaldofrancisco9649 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Um homem tao genialmente o melhor

  • @JoachimAlbrecht-medienflotte

    Thanks for sharing this jewel...

  • @torgenxblazterzoid
    @torgenxblazterzoid Před rokem +18

    He could probably have made a career for himself as a recital pianist, but he decided that there was enough musicians in the world. So he concentrated on making people laugh.
    And for that we should be very, very grateful.

  • @carolineschwender8045
    @carolineschwender8045 Před měsícem +1

    il me met de bonne humeur

  • @FabioBezoari
    @FabioBezoari Před rokem +8

    Semplicemente eccezionale

  • @peterhaslund
    @peterhaslund Před 2 lety +29

    Borge cracks me up every time, even 35 years on, my grandfather showed this to us kids and nearly fell off his piano chair laughing hard as he could

  • @chuckyoder5765
    @chuckyoder5765 Před rokem +19

    I cannot imagine what it was like to be in attendance at this event !
    It would be like being swept to a magical place and not wanting to return .
    Our society has lost its ability to live in moments like this !!!

  • @hildegardderbal5908
    @hildegardderbal5908 Před 2 lety +15

    An absolute jewel indeed

  • @loganfruchtman953
    @loganfruchtman953 Před 2 lety +7

    Classical music legend

  • @agnesjrgensen8914
    @agnesjrgensen8914 Před rokem +5

    Victor Borge, you were fantastic. Agnes, fellow Dane.

  • @elisabethpaulos2326
    @elisabethpaulos2326 Před 25 dny

    Amo Victor Borge ❤❤❤

  • @davidleadford6511
    @davidleadford6511 Před 2 lety +24

    The Boston Pops are responsible for me learning how to enjoy classical music. Years later, I had the treat of my life. I free concert put on by the Boston Pops in downtown Hyannis, MA. I will never forget that.

    • @vickyburton2434
      @vickyburton2434 Před 2 lety +5

      Most young people today do not even know what real music is. I just love having fun with this music and what a marvelous musician he was!💗💗💗

  • @seitty
    @seitty Před 2 lety +13

    Quanta genialidade e sensibilidade...

  • @jackkircher1755
    @jackkircher1755 Před 2 lety +7

    I've seen thus piece many tines and often wondered where John was while Mt Borge was doing his thing. This time I noticed him in the violin section several times!

  • @jackkircher1755
    @jackkircher1755 Před 2 lety +7

    Many of the compositions the BP did under the direction of Mr Williams whine he was the conductor of the orchestra and it wouldn't surprise me a bit if they are still using his work! I hope to goodness the orchestra is still in existence!

  • @carolineschwender8045
    @carolineschwender8045 Před měsícem

    ❤❤❤

  • @walden1618
    @walden1618 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Quality winns. 😂

  • @evenhazertannecy8134
    @evenhazertannecy8134 Před 3 měsíci +5

    C était un génie ce gars

  • @lolov5369
    @lolov5369 Před 2 lety +5

    I have seen the Boston Pops 3 times. (Keith Lockhart) Twice in Boston on the 4th of July!!!!! and once in Park City Utah where we were actually able to meet Keith!!! Memories I will never forget!!!

    • @jackkircher1755
      @jackkircher1755 Před 2 lety +1

      I was heavy hearted to find out Mr Williams left the POPS to follow after his first love, composing. When I saw Keith I was intreagged to see how great he was for such a young man. My one regret was that I never saw Arthur Fiedler conduct the orchestra. I did hear a recording on LP of "The sleigh Ride" that's when I grew to love the song!

  • @magdalenesulau8804
    @magdalenesulau8804 Před 2 lety +3

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @francopantuso3865
    @francopantuso3865 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Peccato non riesco a sapere l,inglese rido perché ridono gli altri ma con lui non c,è bisogno la gestualità e bella elegante sa trattenere gli amanti della musica sono appassionato di tale
    Passione con vera passione

  • @frankemanuel3667
    @frankemanuel3667 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Victor Borge Conductor❤ 11:39 11:58 12:12

  • @Organintetnational
    @Organintetnational Před 2 lety +1

    I was 1 year old then. 😛

  • @colonialradio1
    @colonialradio1 Před 4 měsíci

    Does anyone know who the the first violin is? I remember seeing him in concerts and on the tv show.

  • @buyungrachminto6247
    @buyungrachminto6247 Před 2 lety

    What tittle in the first music with flute?

    • @pianohope547
      @pianohope547 Před rokem

      Morning from Peer Gynt Suite by Grieg

    • @nikbull1258
      @nikbull1258 Před rokem

      This is an orchestra performing highlights from Peer Gynt suite. I hope you have found a recording of this beautiful music from Grieg and love it as much as I do.😂

  • @dariopetesic8962
    @dariopetesic8962 Před rokem +3

    Could someone please tell me what are the names of the first three songs?

    • @MH3GL
      @MH3GL Před rokem +5

      These are from Peer Gynt.
      1) Morning
      2) Anitra's Dance
      3) In the Hall of the Mountain King