Deanna Durbin - When You’re Away - Victor Herbert

Performer - Deanna Durbin Music - Victor Herbert Lyrics - Henry Blossom Victor Herbert was a musical genius. Born in Ireland, he moved to Vienna and played cello in Johann Strauss’ orchestra. He married Therese Forster, a Viennese soprano. When she was hired by the Metropolitan Opera, he went to America with her and played cello in the Met orchestra. He then took up conducting and became conductor of the Pittsburg Symphony, transforming it into a major American orchestra. After four ye
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