Italiano is a production music album released in 2011 by Chappell Recorded Music Library.
It features various amount of tracks from Chappell vinyls from the 1940s to the 1960s.
Description[]
Mama Mia! It's Fantastico!
Contents[]
| Track No. | Piece | Composer(s) | Duration (min:sec) | Description/Notes |
| Italian Passion | ||||
| 1 | Italian Melody | Clive Richardson | 2:51 | Sweeping string melody full of hope and love. Originally released on C.726 and LPC 722-728 as Mediterranean Melody. |
| 2 | Neapolitan Love Song | Walter Stott | 1:43 | Heartfelt lyrical melody played on mandolins with string orchestra. Originally released on C.503 and LPC 501-506. |
| 3 | Southern Twilight | Cyril Watters | 2:30 | Classic orchestral Italian sounds with a honest passionate feel. Originally released on C.734 and LPC 729-734. |
| 4 | Restaurant Serenade | Robert Farnon | 2:28 | Slightly melodramtic romantic piece with violin and accordian. Originally released on C.571 and LPC 567-572 as Candlelight And Vino. |
| 5 | Idylle | Paul Bonneau | 4:42 | Mandolins play a simple traditional theme that gently builds.
Originally released on CH 33 511. |
| Scenes of The Italian Countryside | ||||
| 6 | Maria | Charles Williams | 1:38 | Medium paced melodic them played by orchestra. Originally released on C.619 and LPC 613-619. |
| 7 | Memories Of Ischia | Manlio Di Veroli | 1:23 | String orchestral melody with happy but poignant theme. Originally released on C.632 and LPC 631-636. |
| The Simple Village Life | ||||
| 8 | Olive Cart | Paul Bonneau, Pierre Jouvin | 2:37 | Horse and carriage song with mandolins and clip-clopping hoof sounds.
Originally released on CH 33 515 as Lovely Cab. |
| Festivals, Dances and Fun | ||||
| 9 | Dance of Napoli (Orchestral Version) | Pierre Duclos, Paul Bonneau | 2:57 | Celeberatory party tune with a skip in its step.
Originally released on TCR 112 as Paysage Napolitain. |
| 10 | Dance of Napoli (Mandolin Version) | Pierre Duclos, Paul Bonneau | 3:07 | Mandolins only version of Dance of Napoli.
Originally released on CAL 4003 as Neapolitan Landscape. |
| 11 | Playful Palermo | Paul Bonneau, Bobby Astor, Sylvain Dagosto | 3:00 | Mandolin ensemble play a joyful light melody.
Originally released on CH 33 511 as Pop-March. |
| 12 | Sportissimo | Paul Bonneau, Desire Dondeyne, Jean Leroi | 3:06 | Merry mandolin melody.
Originally released on CH 33 511. |
| 13 | Ballade | Paul Bonneau, Bobby Astor, Sylvain Dagosto | 2:59 | Gently skipping happy theme played by mandolin ensemble.
Originally released on CH 33 511. |
| 14 | Tuscan Dance | Thierry Veneux | 3:04 | Traditional dance tune played by mandolin ensemble.
Originally released on CH 33 515 as Coeur Leger. |
| Filmic and Epic | ||||
| 15 | Sicilian Romance | Walter Stott | 0:28 | Rousing lush orchestral sounds with a climactic flourish.
Originally released on C.818 and LPC 814-819 as Continental Captions (2.). |
| 16 | Song Of Alassio | Edward Holmes | 2:52 | Orchestral piece with dramatic opening and then a cheerful melody.
Originally released on C.580 and LPC 577-581. |
| Filmic and Romantic | ||||
| 17 | Song of Sicily | Phil Green | 1:15 | Orchestra and mandolin play a romantic theme.
Originally released on C.419 and LPC 419-421. |
| 18 | Rose Tattoo | Christopher Whelen | 3:06 | Shimmering strings take lead line in this romantic melody.
Originally released on C.732 and LPC 729-734. |
| 19 | Dreamy Lullaby | Tony Tamburello | 1:14 | Sweet string led theme for young love.
Originally released on LPC 1048. |
| 20 | Summer Island | Cyril Watters | 1:34 | Chic sophisticated string theme for Milan Fashion.
Originally released on C.957 and LPC 956-959. |
| Filmic Lively and Serious | ||||
| 21 | Skipping Italy | Walter Stott | 1:30 | Lively orchestral tune with a bright outlook. Originally released on C.502 and LPC 501-506 as Italian Street Music. Also on CHAP 120 and CHAP 187. |
| 22 | Tarantella di Napoli | Charles Williams | 1:30 | Fast paced orchestral piece with a choppy urgent and serious feel. Originally released on C.619 and LPC 613-619. |
| 23 | Venetian Intermezzo | Roger Roger | 2:56 | Mysterious strings with a gentle percussive.
Originally released on C.516 and LPC 516-522 as Venezian Intermezzo. |
| Elegant And Lively | ||||
| 24 | Air Champetre | Jean Leroi, Paul Bonneau, Sylvain Dagosto | 3:00 | Mandolin ensemble play a regal chambre piece.
Originally released on CH 33 515. |
| 25 | First Concert - Allegro | Paul Bonneau, Pierre Duclos | 2:43 | Mandolin ensemble play baraoque music. Lively dance.
Originally released on CAL 4003. |
| 26 | First Concert - Andante | Paul Bonneau, Pierre Duclos | 2:30 | Mandolin ensemble play baraoque music. Slow serene theme with a moving sad feel.
Originally released on CH 33 511. |
| 27 | First Concert - Bouree | Paul Bonneau, Pierre Duclos | 2:26 | Mandolin ensemble play baraoque music. Medium paced dance.
Originally released on CH 33 511. |
| 28 | Second Concert - Allegro | Paul Bonneau, Pierre Duclos | 2:46 | Mandolin ensemble play baraoque music. Bright piece with a dramatic opening.
Originally released on CH 33 515. |
| 29 | Second Concert - Allegro Giocoso | Paul Bonneau, Pierre Duclos | 2:21 | Mandolin ensemble play baraoque music. Driving theme with a serious feel.
Originally released on CH 33 515. |
| 30 | Second Concert - Andantino | Paul Bonneau, Pierre Duclos | 2:37 | Mandolin ensemble play baraoque music. Delicate and emotional theme.
Originally released on CH 33 515. |
| 31 | Miniature | Henri Betti, Paul Bonneau | 2:34 | Mandolin ensemble play baraoque music. Light playful theme.
Originally released on CH 33 515. |
| 32 | Tambourin En Forme De Musette | Paul Bonneau, Pierre Duclos | 2:12 | Mandolin ensemble play baraoque music. Fast paced bright theme.
Originally released on CH 33 515. |
| Quirky Italian Characters | ||||
| 33 | Manege | Paul Bonneau | 2:35 | Gentle swaying melody in 3/4 time played on mandolin ensemble.
Originally released on CAL 4003. |
| 34 | Mood Italiano | Johnny Hawksworth | 1:38 | Electric guitar and mandolin share the theme in this kitsch piece.
Originally released on C.969 and LPC 969-973. |
| Italian Comedy | ||||
| 35 | Roman Holiday | Alfredo Antonini | 2:25 | Bright brass band and orchestra play a circus theme with a slow mafiosa middle section.
Originally released on CAL 4017. |
| 36 | Sophia | Paul Bonneau, Yves Lamand | 1:05 | Fast and bouncy comedy theme with an over the top feel.
Originally released on TCR 111 as Portraits (12). |