Short bio Ronald Binge
Full biography Ronald Binge
Ronald Binge (1910-1979) was a British composer and arranger of light music. He was born on July 15, 1910, in Derby, England, and began his musical career as a pianist and conductor. Binge rose to prominence as a composer of light music in the 1940s and 1950s.
Binge is best known for his composition "Elizabethan Serenade," which has become a classic of light orchestral music. However, he tired of writing arrangements and turned to composing , creating a significant body of work that included film scores, television and radio music, and stock music libraries. His music was characterized by lush orchestration and romantic melodies, and his arrangements were performed by some of the most famous orchestras of his time, including Mantovani and his Orchestra.
Binge's talent was recognized by the British royal family. In fact, a new arrangement of Binge's music was created for the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Binge also played a significant role in creating the Mantovani sound , contributing to the success of the orchestra.
Despite his success, Binge remained humble and dedicated to his craft throughout his life. He died on September 6, 1979, at the age of 69. Today, his music continues to enchant audiences with its romantic melodies and lush orchestration, serving as a lasting testament to his remarkable talent and contribution to the world of music.
Albums featuring Ronald Binge
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Sailing by - BBC Radio 4's Shipping Forecast(7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo) | 2022 | Vinyl Exotica Records |
| 2 |  |
Ronald Binge, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ernest Tomlinson – British Light Music | 2021 | Marco Polo |
| 3 |  |
Sailing By (The Music Of Ronald Binge) | 2000 | ASV |
| 4 |  |
The Aldershot Brass Ensemble Conducted By Ronald Binge – The Aldershot Brass Ensemble(LP, Stereo) | 1975 | Gold Star |
| 5 |  |
Ronald Binge, Tony Osborne, Ray Martin (5) – Romantic Strings - 20 Favourite Love Songs(LP) | 1974 | Music World |
| 6 |  |
Ronald Binge, Aage Voss, South German Radio Orchestra – Concerto For Saxophone; Saturday Symphony | 1971 | Rediffusion |
| 7 |  |
Thirteen Dramatic Links(10", 78 RPM) | 1960 | Impress |
| 8 |  |
Mendelssohn - Ronald Binge, New Symphony Orchestra Of London – Mendelssohniana | 1960 | RCA Victor Red Seal |
| 9 |  |
Melodies For Leisure(7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono) | 1959 | Tower (3) |
| 10 |  |
The London Promenade Orchestra Conducted By Ronald Binge – Waltzing To Josef Gung'l - Selection No.1(7", 45 RPM, EP) | - | London Records |
| 11 |  |
Untitled(10", 78 RPM) | - | Impress |
| 12 |  |
Bruce Campbell, Ronald Binge – Untitled(10", 78 RPM) | - | Impress |
| 13 |  |
Lonely Glade(10", 78 RPM) | - | Impress |
| 14 |  |
Untitled(10", 78 RPM) | - | Impress |
| 15 |  |
Ronald Binge / Cedric Dumont – Untitled(10", 78 RPM) | - | Impress |
| 16 |  |
Ronald Binge, Jonny Heykens – Elisabeth-Serenade / Ständchen Von Heykens (Instrumental)(7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono) | - | Philips |
| 17 |  |
Untitled(10", 78 RPM, EP) | - | Impress |
| 18 |  |
John O'Notes, Ronald Binge – Palais Bounce/ Gondola Scene(10", 78 RPM, EP) | - | Impress |
Videos featuring Ronald Binge
Sailing by (Ronald Binge) live BBC Concert Orchestra. Shipping Forecast theme BBC Radio 4
This is "Sailing By" composed by Ronald Binge in 1963, and performed live by the BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by John Wilson. This theme is used by the BBC for its late night shipping forecast on Radio 4. I'm sure you'll agree it is a beautiful piece o
The Watermill by Ronald Binge
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Elizabethan Serenade Ronald Binge - Swansea Organ Association London Road Presbyterian Church Neath
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Ronald Binge (arr. Otmar Mácha): Elizabethan Serenade (Alžbětinská serenáda)
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