Tzigane (TV series)
| Tzigane | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Frank Varon |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Michael Pym |
| Production location | Montreal |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBC Television |
| Release | 10 July – 25 September 1954 |
Tzigane is a Canadian music television series which aired on CBC Television in 1954.
Premise[edit]
The Montreal-produced series features music and dance from central Europe. The episodes portrayed a Hungarian gypsy community on a fictitious island within the Danube river.[1] The featured musicians were George Lapenson on violin accompanied by singers Irene Andriane and Yolande Guerard.
Scheduling[edit]
This half-hour series aired on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. from 10 July to 25 September 1954.
References[edit]
- ^ "Gypsy Rhythms". The Gazette. Montreal. 10 July 1954. p. 24.
External links[edit]
- Allan, Blaine (1996). "Tzigane". Queen's University. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 3 August 2015.