"Moon River" by Henry Mancini | String Quartet Cover

"Moon River" by Henri Mancini from the movie “Breakfast at Tiffany’s". The perfect wedding music for your special day! “Moon River” is one of the greatest music works of the renowned composer Henry Mancini, which now continues to be an all-time favorite for generations of different ages. Back in 1960, the first recording of the song was made by Mancini and his orchestra and after that became part of the movie industry. Originally written for Audrey Hepburn and performed in 1961 in the great film “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, the song has won worldwide popularity for years to come. “Moon River” was also performed by the great Frank Sinatra, whose velvety voice gave a unique sound to the already exceptional tune. Later on, the song was awarded the prestigious Academy Award for Best Original Song and a Grammy Award for Song of the Year. Audrey Hepburn’s performance stays one of the most iconic images in modern cinema and there is no one who cannot recognize the initial accords of the “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” theme song. The well-known melody of “Moon River” is just as recognizable in its cover version of instrumental played with a violin as the sung versions of it. Although this great tune was first performed by Mrs. Hepburn, the song was also part of Jerry Butler’s and Frank Sinatra’s repertoire and became a staple in their singing carriers. Even though the 50s were already being taken over by rock and roll, Henry Mancini and Frank Sinatra’s performance of the tune managed to...