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 251-275 of 343 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor D9VB-1781 10-in. 7/1/1949 The little engine that could Frank Milano ; Henri René ; Paul Wing Recitation, with instrumental ensemble and sound effects conductor  
Victor D9VB-1782 10-in. 7/1/1949 The little engine that could Frank Milano ; Henri René ; Paul Wing Recitation, with instrumental ensemble and sound effects conductor  
Victor D9VB-1783 10-in. 7/1/1949 The little engine that could Frank Milano ; Henri René ; Paul Wing Recitation, with instrumental ensemble and sound effects conductor  
Victor D9VB-1784 10-in. 7/1/1949 The little engine that could Frank Milano ; Henri René ; Paul Wing Recitation, with instrumental ensemble and sound effects conductor  
Victor D9FB-1802 10-in. 7/7/1949 Noche de paz (Silent night) Pedro Vargas Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band session supervisor, director  
Victor D9FB-1803 10-in. 7/7/1949 Pueblecito de Belén (Little town of Bethlehem) Pedro Vargas Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band session supervisor, director  
Victor D9FB-1804 10-in. 7/7/1949 Venid fieles todos (Come all ye faithful) Pedro Vargas Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band session supervisor, director  
Victor D9FB-1805 10-in. 7/7/1949 Blanca Navidad Pedro Vargas Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band session supervisor, director  
Victor D9FB-1806 10-in. 7/7/1949 Hija de mi amor Pedro Vargas Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band session supervisor, director  
Victor D9FB-1807 10-in. 7/7/1949 Berceuse de Navidad Pedro Vargas Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band session supervisor, director  
Victor D9FB-1808 10-in. 7/7/1949 Navidad triste Pedro Vargas Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band session supervisor, director  
Victor D9FB-1809 10-in. 7/7/1949 Madrecita Pedro Vargas Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band session supervisor, director  
Victor D9AB-1832 10-in. 7/14/1949 You can have him Eve Young Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band leader, session supervisor  
Victor D9AB-1833 10-in. 7/14/1949 Now! Now! Now! (Is the time) The Tattlers Vocal ensemble, with instrumental ensemble leader, session supervisor  
Victor D9AB-1834 10-in. 7/14/1949 Who do you know in heaven (that made you the angel you are) Jack Searle Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble leader, session supervisor  
Victor D9VB-2175 10-in. 8/16/1949 Hop-scotch polka (Scotch hot) Ella Logan Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble conductor  
Victor D9VB-2176 10-in. 8/16/1949 The Story of Annie Laurie Ella Logan Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble conductor  
Victor D9AB-2177 10-in. 8/18/1949 You're breaking my heart Harry Prime ; Ralph Flanagan Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo session supervisor  
Victor D9AB-2178 10-in. 8/18/1949 You're so understanding Harry Prime ; Ralph Flanagan Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo session supervisor  
Victor D9AB-2179 10-in. 8/18/1949 It all depends on you Harry Prime ; Ralph Flanagan Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo session supervisor  
Victor D9AB-2180 10-in. 8/18/1949 The wedding of Lili Marlene Harry Prime ; Ralph Flanagan Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo session supervisor  
Victor D9VB-2249 10-in. 9/15/1949 Speak a word of love (I wish, I wish) Tony Martin ; Henri René ; Fran Warren Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble conductor  
Victor D9VB-2250 10-in. 9/15/1949 Remember Tony Martin ; Henri René ; Fran Warren Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble conductor  
Victor D9VB-2252 10-in. 9/15/1949 The game of broken hearts Tony Martin ; Henri René ; Fran Warren Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble conductor  
Victor D9AB-2277 10-in. 10/4/1949 My hero Ralph Flanagan Orchestra Jazz/dance band session supervisor  
(Results 251-275 of 343 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "René, Henri," accessed May 14, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116420.

René, Henri. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 14, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116420.

"René, Henri." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 14 May 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116420

External Sources

Wikipedia: Henri René

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Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: René, Henri - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/nr90013759

Wikidata: Henri René - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q555826

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/100312825

MusicBrainz: Henri René - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/75088584-c990-4191-a0d1-a42565365759

FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/273638

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