The Mantovani Orchestra’s 1964 album 'Kismet' features lush arrangements of tunes from the 1953 Broadway musical of the same name. The album captures the orchestra at the height of its popularity, blending popular orchestral music with Broadway show tunes.
- 'Kismet' was released in 1964 on Decca Records.
- The album features orchestral arrangements of songs by George Forrest and Robert Wright, with music adapted from works by Alexander Borodin.
- 'Kismet' reached number 13 on the Billboard Top LPs chart.
The Mantovani Orchestra was an internationally successful instrumental ensemble led by British conductor Mantovani. The orchestra was best known for its lush, sweeping interpretations of popular tunes and film scores.
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