Victor Borge

[rojo]

Hej,

This is related to both music and Denmark- I had completely forgotten that Victor Borge was Danish! I think he is absolutely hilarious. Saw him live once many years ago, when I was very young. Since then, I`ve got his book, and listen to him whenever I catch him on tv (PBS). Does anyone else enjoy his humor/playing? Or are people tired of others bringing him up as topic of conversation? I guess I`ll find out now!

Cheers!

 

[Jette]

I must shamely admit, that I have actually newer heard or seen anything with Victor Borge

(not as far as I remember), so I don`t know if I would enjoy his humor/playing

Jette

 

[corno]

Shame on you Jette!!!

I don't think anyone would not find his humour/playing funny. - You're in for a treat if you get to see some shows with him.
On of his more funny sketches is his phonetical punctuations (fonetisk tegnsætning - in Danish) where he also pronounces the sounds of punctuationmarks like commas, colons and such. - Great fun!

 

[rojo]

And also the one about the first note Mozart ever wrote. And the list goes on...

He`s an excellent pianist who pokes fun at classical music in a very accessible way. Musicians and non-musicians I know think he`s very funny also.

Hope you get a chance to see him.

 

[corno]

Try this link - to hear some music-clips with Victor Borge.

http://www.kor.dk/borge/b-mus-1.htm

They might be slightly more fun with the video

, but it's only the audio part here.

 

[Jette]

Thanks Thomas

I just had a listen and it sounds quite funny

, but it`s probably better when you can both hear and see him. So now i have made a reservation for the video "the best of Victor Borge" at the library

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Jette

 

[Trebbien]

Good idea, Jette, I'm sure you'll enjoy every minute...

I am also a fan of Victor Borge, - he is so funny, and absolutely talented in his shows

Trebbien

 

[Jette]

Just received a mail today from the library. I can`t borrow the video, I live in the wrong town, stupid rule

Jette

 

[rojo]

What a drag!

Maybe you will catch him on tv sometime; he shows up fairly regularly on our local public broadcasting station.

 

[AM:PM]

Victor Børge is probably the best danish entertainer I have seen. That candid playfulness without employing upfront slapstick is/was very entertaining. May his soul rest in peace

 

[Anton Martin]

I heard from several top-composers that Victor Borge had a unique and precise key-stroke. His playing technique was way above major piano players worldwide. Not only was he a sensitive humourist, his piano skills were faboulous !
What a great entertainer !