| Wed 9 | 8.30pm | Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury | An evening of the music of Cole Porter & his contemporaries | An evening of exploration of the music of Cole Porter & his contemporaries. Cole Porter's wit and playful style in lyrics and music will never find a challenger. He lived life and music with style, with energy and a hearty appreciation of the subtle, the grandiose, the lively and the silly. A contemporary of George Gashing, Richard Rogers and Jerome Kern, Porter broke from the simple sentimentality that dominated Tin Pan Alley. His urbane wit and musical complexity won him the affection of the nation. Songs such as "What Is This Thing Called Love", "I Get A Kick Out Of You" and "Too Darn Hot", became instant hits and have remained classics. While his name was associated with many of these upbeat show toons, a more melancholy side could be seen in such wonderful songs as "Miss Otis Regrets" and "Every Time We Say Goodbye".
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