Henri René

Henri René (born Harold Manfred Kirchstein; December 29, 1906 – April 25, 1993), was an American musician who had an international career in the recording industry as a producer, composer, conductor and arranger.

Birth and Death Data: Born December 29, 1906 (New York City), Died April 25, 1993 (Houston)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1937 - 1963

Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, conductor, session supervisor, accordion, arranger, songwriter, composer, A & R representative, director, piano, violin

Notes: Many compositions credited under birth name Harold M. Kirchstein, but he is better known as Henri René, an instrumentalist, conductor, composer, arranger, and record producer. Listed as Harlan Ramsay on RCA Camden issues. He used many pseudonyms, among them Harold Grant and "André," as in André Musette Orchestra, Birth name: Harold Manfred Kirchstein.

See Also: Kirchstein, Harold M.; René, Henr

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Recordings (Results 151-175 of 388 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor D7VB-0168 10-in. 2/22/1947 Arabian dance Henri René Orchestra ; Henri René Jazz/dance band leader, arranger  
Victor D7FB-0187 10-in. 2/27/1947 Voglio vivere cosi Stefano Lombardi ; RCA Victor Continental Orchestra Male vocal solo, with female vocal trio and orchestra conductor, arranger  
Victor D7FB-0188 10-in. 2/27/1947 Non mi lascerai Stefano Lombardi ; RCA Victor Continental Orchestra Male vocal solo, with orchestra conductor, arranger  
Victor D7FB-0243 10-in. 4/8/1947 The hour of parting Henri René Orchestra Instrumental ensemble conductor  
Victor D7FB-0274 10-in. 4/21/1947 Just a bum Maurice Chevalier ; Henri René Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble leader, conductor  
Victor D7FB-0275 10-in. 4/21/1947 Louise Maurice Chevalier ; Henri René Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble leader, conductor  
Victor D7FB-0276 10-in. 4/21/1947 Place Pigalle Maurice Chevalier ; Henri René Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble leader, conductor  
Victor D7FB-0277 10-in. 4/21/1947 Weeping Willie Maurice Chevalier Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble leader, conductor  
Victor D7FB-0278 10-in. 4/22/1947 Quai de bercy Maurice Chevalier ; Henri René Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble conductor  
Victor D7FB-0279 10-in. 4/22/1947 Quai de bercy Maurice Chevalier ; Henri René Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble conductor  
Victor D7FB-0280 10-in. 4/22/1947 Vingt ans Maurice Chevalier ; Henri René Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble conductor  
Victor D7FB-0281 10-in. 4/22/1947 Vingt ans Maurice Chevalier ; Henri René Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble conductor  
Victor D7FB-0878 10-in. 5/19/1947 A Bercelone Maurice Chevalier ; Henri René Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble leader  
Victor D7FB-0879 10-in. 5/19/1947 You're in my dreams Maurice Chevalier ; Henri René Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble leader  
Victor D7FB-0880 10-in. 5/19/1947 Valentine Maurice Chevalier ; Henri René Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble leader  
Victor D7FB-0881 10-in. 5/19/1947 Valentine Maurice Chevalier Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble leader  
Victor D7FB-1738 10-in. 10/15/1947 Down by the old mill stream Henri René Musette Orchestra Instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, accordion, leader  
Victor D7FB-1796 10-in. 10/23/1947 Vilia Henri René Orchestra Instrumental ensemble conductor  
Victor D7FB-1797 10-in. 10/23/1947 Dizzy fingers Henri René Orchestra Instrumental ensemble conductor  
Victor D7FB-1798 10-in. 10/23/1947 Drigo's serenade Henri René Orchestra Instrumental ensemble conductor, arranger  
Victor D7VB-1996 10-in. 11/6/1947 Peter Pocket and the magic button Henri René Orchestra ; Bey Turhan Recitation, with instrumental ensemble songwriter  
Victor D7VB-1997 10-in. 11/6/1947 Peter Pocket and the magic button Henri René Orchestra ; Bey Turhan Recitation, with instrumental ensemble songwriter  
Victor D7VB-1998 10-in. 11/6/1947 Peter Pocket and the magic button Henri René Orchestra ; Bey Turhan Recitation, with instrumental ensemble songwriter  
Victor D7VB-1999 10-in. 11/6/1947 Peter Pocket and the magic button Henri René Orchestra ; Bey Turhan Recitation, with instrumental ensemble songwriter  
Victor D7FB-2504 10-in. 11/26/1947 Helen Continental Capers ; Henri René Musette Orchestra Instrumental ensemble, with vocal ensemble conductor  
(Results 151-175 of 388 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "René, Henri," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/116420.

René, Henri. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/116420.

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