The Baroque Beatles Book is a 1965 vinyl record featuring arrangements of Beatles songs in a classical Baroque style. American keyboardist and conductor Joshua Rifkin leads the performances, blending contemporary pop with classical and neo-Romantic elements. Produced by Mark Abramson and released on Elektra/Nonesuch, the album showcases inventive reinterpretations such as "Réjouissance: I'll Cry Instead." This release highlights the mid-1960s trend of classical crossover projects and offers a unique collector’s item for fans of both classical music and The Beatles. Various Artists.
Track listing & samples
Various Artists – The Baroque Beatles Book
Réjouissance : I'll Cry Instead – 1:50
La Paix : Things We Said Today – 2:02
Hold Me Tight – 4:15
Last Night I Said
In they came jorking
When I Was Younger
You know, if you break my heart
Grave-Allegro-Grave : Eight Days a Week – 2:27
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