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A refugee from wartime Europe, Victor Borge quickly established himself as a radio favourite through exposure on the Bing Crosby shows. He had actually arrived in America barely speaking English, but he not only quickly learnt the language, he also usedit's idiosyncrasies to create classic comedy sketches like "Phonetic Punctuation" and "Inflationary Language", included here. In reality a highly-skilled concert pianist, the piano became a musical tool in pursuit of laughter, as this wonderful in-concert performance proves, over 76 minutes of music and comic mayhem.
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1-Introduction & Lesson In Recognition 2-Shedding Light On Clair De Lune 3-Varlations On A Theme 4-A Mozart Opera By Borge 5-Inflationary Language 6-Borge Plays Liebestraum 7-Borge Family Background 8-Phonetic Punctuation 9-Borge Plays Requests 10-Borge Plays The Minute Waltz 11-Borge Has The Last Word ...The Piano "
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96 of 97 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Victor Borge was a unique performer, combining the skills of a concert pianist with the timing and insights of a great comedian. Always impeccable, the complete gentleman, Borge's was a sophisticated, intelligent humour, humane and humanistic, though not without teeth - acerbic, witty, fast, but delivered with a voice which is as warm and silky as a glass of Drambuie. A Dane, he escaped ahead of the Nazi invasion and settled in the USA, rapidly becoming an adopted son ... and quickly establishing a role as an international treasure. He made regular appearances on British television in the 1950's, 60's, and 70's, and his comic routines were regularly played on the radio. Borge was part of my childhood, and I'm sure his memory is cherished by many of my generation.
His comedy, however, is timeless, and this CD not only offers some of his most famous routines, it also demonstrates his comic technique - verbal swordplay with the audience, teasing them, lulling them into false expectations before pulling the carpet from under them. You can hear how much the audience loved this man ... and you can hear how much he loved performing.
The jokes are timeless. I've heard them all before, so many times, but they never fail to make me laugh. Oh, there's an element of nostalgia, here - the jokes trigger happy memories, put me in a good mood, a good frame, but they are funny nonetheless. Borge dissects Mozart. He strips opera of its pretensions. He makes music fun. You have to guess at some of the things he's doing - Borge had a very visual act, his deadpan face capable of so much expression, his casual, hesitant moves underscoring the timing of his humour. And his timing is superb! But you have to marvel at the imagination - listen to him inflate language, or add punctuation to the spoken word.
Sophisticated, humane, surreal in places, a comic genius and a personality which makes you feel warm and secure. Introduce someone to Borge and watch their face light up!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Since Victor Borge is so good at making us laugh that it is not safe to listen to this CD in your car. It might diminish your attention to the road and traffic. But on a quiet place, he completely relaxes you and lets you forget all the trouble in the world.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this CD after going to Rainer Hersch's stage tribute to Victor Borge. I remembered listening to Victor Borge as a child. A friend used to play some of the items on this CD from vinyl (the same friend would also play Gerrard Hoffnung's LP to me). Whereas I was bitterly disappointed with Gerrad Hoffnung - A Last Encore, I found that Victor Borge's humour had, for me, stood the test of time. Some of Victor Borge's ideas are still with us today - his inflationary language for one. If you remember Victor Borge from childhood I recommend that you revive those memories. If you are too young to remember Victor Borge then I recommend you try him.
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Hilarious but not easy to hear
I really enjoyed this cd! Today I ordered a DVD of Victor Borge so I can see what is going on - I think I'll enjoy that even more. Read more
Published 2 months ago by KarenD
Victor Borge - Don't forget the piano
I'm afraid I was not that impressed I was expecting just victor acting and laughter but he seemed to be more interested in his classic. Read more
Published 3 months ago by GREED
Brilliant
Brilliant. Also Try Hofnung's speech to the Oxford Union. You won't be disappointed! The Bricklayer is superlative. Also Peter Sellars and Gateway to Balham
Published 5 months ago by ChrisB
Still as funny as when it was first made.
I used to listen to these comedy sketches by Victor Borge on Children's favourites on the radio and they still are as funny today. Worth every penny.
Published 11 months ago by Margaret Butler
Music and laughter
This disc had the whole family roaring with laughter. The phonetics item in particular was extremely funny. The musical items are clever, witty and sometimes totally unexpected. Read more
Published 16 months ago by blewburyfam
Victor Borge.
I remember watching Victor Borge on T.V. when I was younger and thought how different to all the other comics around at that time ,he was. Read more
Published on 28 April 2010 by Wjcox
Very funny
You couldn't do better if you want to laugh and laugh. Some of the recordings require a second or third listen to to get all the lines. Loved this CD worth every penny.
Published on 23 April 2010 by G. Kissick
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