Musical. "The complete symphonic recording"--Container. Sung in English, originally in French. Based on the novel by Victor Hugo. "Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg ; lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer ; original text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel ; additional material by James Fenton ; musical supervision and orchestrations by John Cameron ; adapted and directed by Trevor Nunn & John Caird"--Booklet, p. [88]. Compact disc. Program notes, synopsis, and libretto ([96] p. : ill.) included. Starring Gary Morris as Jean Valjean, Philip Quast as Javert, and Debbie Byrne as Fantine ; supporting soloists ; Philharmonia Orchestra ; Martin Koch, conductor. Recorded Aug.-Oct. 1988, at CTS Studios, Wembley, Studio Eleven Eleven, Nashville, and Rhinoceros Studios, Sydney.
Contents:
Prologue -- Valjean's soliloquy (What have I done?) -- At the end of the day -- I dreamed a dream -- Lovely ladies -- Fantine's arrest -- The runaway cart -- Who am I? ; The trail -- Fantine's death -- The confrontation -- Castle on a cloud -- Master of the house -- The bargain ; The waltz of treachery -- Look down -- The robbery ; Javert's intervention (Another brawl) -- Stars -- Eponine's errand -- The ABC Cafe ; Red and black -- Do you hear the people sing? -- Rue Plumet ; In my life -- A heart full of love -- The attack on Rue Plumet -- One day more! -- At the barricade (Upon these stones) -- On my own -- Building the barricade -- Javert's arrival -- Little people -- A little fall of rain -- Night of anguish -- First attack -- Drink with me -- Bring him home -- Dawn of anguish -- The second attack (Death of Gavroche) -- The final battle -- The sewers ; Dog eats dog -- Javert's suicide -- Turning -- Empty chairs at empty tables -- Every day (Marius and Cosette) -- Valjean's confession -- The wedding chorale ; Beggars at the feast -- Epilogue (Finale).
OCLC:
(OCoLC)28984959
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
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