Magnificent! The Sound of the Hugo Montenegro Strings

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It is said that Hugo Montenegro trialed over 200 combinations of instruments before coming up with the right orchestrations for his prize-winning film scores. This tells you a lot about this composer-conductor, a man who isn't afraid of a lot of hard work to get just the right sound to achieve a particular effect; a musician who knows as much about sound reproduction as he does about composing and performing; a man who's equally skillful at turning out a highly regarded score, conducting a best-selling recording or arranging hit tunes for other musicians to play. Selected to receive the Montenegro magic touch on this record are ten all-time favorites including 'Peg O' My Heart', 'Dardanella' and 'Chanson D'Amour'. Each receives the full orchestra treatment in arrangements that will have to be heard to be fully appreciated.