"a wonderful voice"
   – MARVIN HAMLISCH
   

Too Darn Hot!
The Best Of Cole Porter 

Delightful, Delicious and De-lovely! Cole Porter's sophisticated messages of love burst forth in this elegant and modern production. Michael Hope's electrifying vocals fuse with bold and sultry orchestrations to transform Porter's music into an evening of high-class enchantment and delight for concertgoers of all ages. 

Featuring music from the hit film “De-lovely” starring Kevin Kline.

Read reviews:

Michael Hope Swings Into Cole Porter In Fine Style 
Jazzy Soloist Captures The Essence Of Cole Porter


PROGRAMME
(Orchestrations by Arthur Bachmann and Dave Pierce*)
* All orchestrations and arrangements included in concert package

Overture: West Side Story (Peress)

Act 1: "So In Love"

Night And Day
What Is This Thing Called Love? 
In The Still Of The Night 
I've Got You Under My Skin 
Anything Goes 
Miss Otis Regrets (She's Unable To Lunch Today) 
Ellington! A Medley for Orchestra 
Love For Sale 
Where Is The Life That Late I Led (KISS ME KATE) 
So In Love (KISS ME KATE) 
Too Darn Hot (KISS ME KATE) 

INTERMISSION

Act 2: "Anything Goes!"

I Get A Kick Out Of You (ANYTHING GOES) 
Begin The Beguine (JUBILEE) 
One Of The Good Guys (CLOSER THAN EVER) 
There Won't Be Trumpets (ANYONE CAN WHISTLE) 
Bring Him Home (LES MISÉRABLES) 
The Tale Of The Oyster (50 MILLION FRENCHMEN) 
Overture To Candide 
The Music Of the Night (THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA) 
Blow Gabriel Blow (ANYTHING GOES) 
Encore: New York, New York

* All orchestrations and arrangements included in concert package

 

                                        Michael