Valse Boston "Destiny" - Walter Fenske Orchester, 1934

Destiny (Sydney Baynes) Valse-Boston - Walter Fenske mit seinem Orchester, Telefunken Musikus ca 1934

NOTE: The composer Sidney Baynes (1879-1938) was known primarily for one work, the Destiny Waltz, - composed in 1905 - one of many waltzes he wrote with titles ending in 'y': Ecstasy, Entreaty, Flattery, Frivolry, Harmony, Loyalty, Modesty, Memory, Mystery, Phantasy, Victory and Witchery. He worked for the BBC for many years and his march Off We Go was the Radio Variety march. His songs include several arrangements of the ever-present Destiny; of the rest First Love and the Garden of My Love were adapted as cornet (or clarinet) solos. He also wrote much for piano solo and some church music. Baynes was even more valuable, to the BBC and to light music generally, for his arrangements than his compositions. Born in 1879, he was Organist at various London churches, then accompanist to singers like Edward Lloyd and Ben Davies. He subsequently conducted in several London theatres including Drury Lane and the Adelphi. He formed and conducted his own orchestra between 1928 and 1938 which broadcast and recorded regularly. He died on 3 March 1938 at Willesden.

Walter Fenske's orchestra was an efficient and typical European salon-ensamble of the Ist half of XXth century. Some other renditions of this band can be found in You Tube.

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[barbcard]

Haunting music and your usual great images, especially the deco. But what does this "valse" have to with Boston?

I detect some strains of the Sheik of Araby--another "y" word.

[240252]

For some reason - I don't know the ethymological motives - in continental Europe "the English Waltz" was often called "the Boston Waltz" or simply "the Boston". My Parents or their genaration family members would never say "the English waltz"

[jd03150]

Another new band -- at least to me -- discovered, thanks to Gregorz. They are superb and -- as always -- Mr. G's photos add so much to the enjoyment. OMG, the photos are just to die for; the colors are luminous -- as is the music. Absolutely over the top, Mr.G

[dzheger]

B, the Boston was a slightly slower waltz. than the Viennese waltz, as far as I know. G will have to confirm. And the illustrations, indeed, are wonderful.

[tango3721]

Hello Grzegorz! It's a smooth valse - excellent beat for dancing! Next to Tango - Valse is my most favorite! Thanks!!!