The Andre Kostelanetz Show
Lily Pons Sings “April in Paris”
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The Andre Kostelanetz Show features conductor Andre Kostelanetz and the orchestra he led in popular radio performances. The program brings orchestral music to the air, with vocalists joining the musical presentation; this recording’s title identifies soprano Lily Pons singing “April in Paris.”
Kostelanetz was known for accessible arrangements of classical and popular music, giving familiar melodies a polished orchestral sound. The listening experience centers on the music and its performers rather than spoken storytelling, offering a snapshot of mid-century radio’s blend of concert-style presentation and popular entertainment.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.