The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Les Miserables 10th Anniversary Concert [CD]
Les Miserables 10th Anniversary Concert
CD
To celebrate 10 years as the world's most popular musical, the cast of Les Misérables threw a phenomenal birthday party at London's Royal Albert Hall in 1995. A decade after Trevor Nunn directed it's premiere at the Barbican Centre, and the subsequent move into what became a permanent home at the West End Palace Theatre, producer Cameron Macintosh felt the time had come for a little outing for "The Miserables." Conductor David Charles Abell, having climbed out of the cluttered Palace pit, for one glorious night has the entire Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at his disposal and there are appearances from over 150 singer's birthday celebs from Les Mis stagings worldwide who flocked to the grandiose venue. Hosts for the night are the 1995 London cast: Colm Wilkinson's Valjean has power and beauty in "Who Am I?" and "Bring Him Home," and Michael Ball is a charming Marius. Miss Saigon herself, Lea Salonga, gets the crowd-pleasing favorite "On My Own." The Albert Hall sounds filled to the brim with an appreciative audience that contributes to the festive atmosphere. The result is a real treat for fans and lovers of Boubil and Schönberg's greatest musical this double CD is an obligatory item in every collection of Les Mis memorabilia.
Tracklist:
- Miserables, musical: Prologue, Les
- Les Miserables, musical: On Parole ... The Bishop: The Bishop
- Miserables, musical: Valjean's Soliloquy, Les
- Miserables, musical: At the End of the Day, Les
- Miserables, musical: I Dreamed a Dream, Les
- Miserables, musical: Lovely Ladies, Les
- Miserables, musical: Fantine's Arrest, Les
- Miserables, musical: The Runaway Cart, Les
- Miserables, musical: Who am I? - The Trial, Les
- Miserables, musical: Fantine's Death, Les
- Miserables, musical: The Confrontation, Les
- Miserables, musical: Castle on a Cloud, Les
- Miserables, musical: Master of the House, Les
- Miserables, musical: The Bargain - Waltz of Treachery, Les
- Miserables, musical: Look Down, Les
- Miserables, musical: Stars, Les
- Les Miserables, musical: ABC Caf‚ ... Red and Black: ABC Cafe
- Miserables, musical: Do You Hear the People Sing?, Les
- Miserables, musical: Rue Plumet - In My Life, Les
- Miserables, musical: A Heart Full of Love, Les
- Miserables, musical: The Attack on Rue Plumet, Les
- Miserables, musical: One Day More!, Les
- Miserables, musical: Building the Barricade ... On My Own, Les
- Miserables, musical: Back at the Barricade, Les
- Miserables, musical: Javert's Arrival ... Little People, Les
- Miserables, musical: A Little Fall of Rain, Les
- Miserables, musical: Night of Anguish, Les
- Miserables, musical: First Attack, Les
- Miserables, musical: Drink With Me, Les
- Miserables, musical: Bring Him Home, Les
- Les Miserables, musical: Second Attack ... The Final Battle: Sec
- Miserables, musical: The Sewers, Les
- Miserables, musical: Dog Eats Dog, Les
- Miserables, musical: Javert's Suicide, Les
- Miserables, musical: Turning, Les
- Miserables, musical: Empty Chairs at Empty Tables, Les
- Les Miserables, musical: Every Day ... A Heart Full of Love (Rep
- Les Miserables, musical: The Wedding Chorale ... Beggars at the
- Miserables, musical: Epilogue, Les (Finale)
- Les Miserables, musical: Encore 1 - Speeches ... Do You Hear the
- Miserables, musical: Encore 2 - One Day More, Les