Victor Borge

rojo

(Ret)
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

Rear Admiral of O Theatre & the 4 - 1 + a few more
I must shamely admit, that I have actually newer heard or seen anything with Victor Borge
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(not as far as I remember), so I don`t know if I would enjoy his humor/playing

Jette
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corno

Vice Admiral of Notes, Dots & at times also Slurs
Sr. Regulator
Shame on you Jette!!!
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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!
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rojo

(Ret)
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.
 

Jette

Rear Admiral of O Theatre & the 4 - 1 + a few more
Thanks Thomas
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I just had a listen and it sounds quite funny
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, 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
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Trebbien

Commodore of Choirs, Charm and Codes
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
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Trebbien
 

Jette

Rear Admiral of O Theatre & the 4 - 1 + a few more
Just received a mail today from the library. I can`t borrow the video, I live in the wrong town, stupid rule
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Jette
 

rojo

(Ret)
What a drag!
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Maybe you will catch him on tv sometime; he shows up fairly regularly on our local public broadcasting station.
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AM:PM

New member
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

New member
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 !
 
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