Cavalcade Of Music Music Of Rudolf Friml

Originally Aired: August 4, 1937 Cavalcade of America #94, "Cavalcade Of Music Music Of Rudolf Friml," presents a musical celebration of one of America's most beloved composers of operetta. The episode showcases the timeless melodies of Rudolf Friml, whose compositions for shows like The Vagabond King, Rose Marie, and The Firefly have endured for decades. Guest artist Francia White, a rising soprano from California who gained national fame through radio, lends her lovely voice to such classics as "Giannina Mia" and "Indian Love Call," while distinguished conductor Don Voorhees leads the DuPont Cavalcade Orchestra through a program of Friml's greatest hits. The broadcast weaves together performances of memorable numbers including "Song of the Vagabonds," "March of the Musketeers," and "Only a Rose," demonstrating why Friml's clear-cut, melodic touch has made his music universally beloved. The episode also features a mid-program interlude discussing contemporary events and DuPont innovations, before returning to celebrate the composer whom one musician describes as having contributed immeasurably to America's enjoyment of light music.