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| 1.Franz Joseph Haydn: The Creation by: Franz Joseph Haydn, Donna Carter, John Cheek, Jon Humphrey, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Robert Shaw October 27, 1992 |
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| This oratorio is excellent. From a musical viewpoint, the orchestration, vocal work, and overall technics of this work are superbly done. In the spiritual sense, this oratorio manages to get the real feel of the Creation. You can see God's awesome works being performed before your eyes. When the final chorus is sung you leave with a greater sense of God and power.
One piece that is very well sung and is particularly uplifting is the hymn of thanks and praise to God which Adam and Eve sing. ... Read More: |
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| 2.Passion (1994 Original Broadway Cast) by: Stephen Sondheim, Donna Murphy, Marin Mazzie November 19, 2002 |
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| Sondheim defies classification, after the fact. His 'Sweeney Todd' has been presented on the operatic stage (not everyone was pleased). Other plays are typically Broadway, like 'Sunday in the Park with George' and 'Into the Woods'. 'Passion', like 'Sweeney', is continuous music, with dialogue and 'arias'. I would class both as 'operetta' ('opera-comique' in the literal sense), but in these times, the distinctions are blurred. Is Sondheim the Lehar, or J. Strauss, or Kalman, or even the Gilbert ... Read More: |
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| 3.Lovemusik (2007 Original Broadway Cast) from: Ghostlight November 27, 2007 |
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| I saw the show in spring of 2007 and loved it. Couldn't believe they hadn't made a soundtrack! I was so disappointed that I couldn't leave the theater with a CD! Then 7 months later I was soooo delighted when Amazon sent me a recommendations email (based on previous purchases) and look at that, they finally DID make a soundtrack! Bought 3: one for me, one for the person I invited to join me, and one for the person who gave me the tickets! Lovemusik: great music and wonderful story. |
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| 4.Guys and Dolls (1995 Studio Cast) (First Complete Recording) from: Jay Records June 18, 1996 |
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| This is certainly the definitive recording of Mr. Loesser's music. It is likely the most complete recorded version we have. I personally prefer the more modernly orchestrated 1992 Cast Recording, but this is definitely the most accurate.
There are a few performances that (in my opinion) are not the best we've heard. Stubby Kaye is still the best Nicely-Nicely. Nathan Lane was a great Nathan Detroit. This album shines though with Emily Loesser's fantastic performance as Sarah. She sings the ... Read More: |
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| 5.Wonderful Town (2003 Broadway Revival Cast) by: Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden, Donna Murphy, Jennifer Westfeldt, Adolph Green March 09, 2004 |
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| Jennifer Westfeldt hits all the notes required for the role of Eileen, yet her voice isn't my favorite. Donna Murphy's voice is not great either. The real talent there is Gregg Edelman, but I honestly prefer him along Brooke Shields and Jennifer Hope Wills.
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| 6.Leonard Bernstein's New York by: Leonard Bernstein, Dawn Upshaw, Judy Blazer, Mandy Patinkin, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Richard Muenz, Eric Stern, Orchestra Of St. Luke's August 20, 1996 |
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| I agree that this is a great collection. But I have to wonder: Am I the only one who got a bum copy of the CD? The songs are all mixed up on my copy, as in, most of the tracks are mislabeled: "A Quiet Girl" is really "Tonight", The Balcony Scene, printed as "Tonight" is really "Somewhere". The list goes on.
So, who do I kvetch to? I'd like a copy that isn't a complete mishmash. |
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| 7.The King and I (1996 Broadway Revival Cast) by: Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, Donna Murphy, Lou Diamond Phillips October 01, 1996 |
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| Being a Rodgers and Hammerstein fan, I had to have this CD. It is a good CD to buy if you are a die-hard fan of the King and I. However, it probably isn't the best one to buy if you want just one recording of it. Donna Murphy is the best thing about this CD. For some reason, I just can't get Yul Brynner's King out of my head, and for that reason, it is harder to accept Lou Diamond Phillips. He is good, don't get me wrong, but The King and I without Yul Brynner is somewhat strange. The orchestrations are fine, and retain that classic ... Read More: |
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| 8.Human Comedy from: Kilmarnock December 23, 1997 |
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| Disappointing. A "rock opera" that would have sounded dated if it were written in 1965. it is unsatisfying and totally out of keeping with the tenor of the libretto. I wish somebody would take Saroyan's novel and write a score that will endure the test of time. |
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| 9.Absolute Heaven from: Telarc April 29, 1997 |
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| If anyone goes back into that memory of nostalgia...It is easy to create good reminders of seeing, hearing and singing with Sir Robert Conducting JS Bach, Berlioz, Brahms, Mozart, Poulenc, Schubert and Vivaldi!
When anyone hears once again Donna Carter, Edith Wiens, Judith Blegen, Susan Dunn, Christine Brewer, Dawn Upshaw and William Stone it is a totally unforgetable Moment! Upon more keenly intense listening I found similarities in the voices of Edith Wiens...Judith Blegen and Donna Carter. In fact, I can exchange the songs of Donna, Edith and ... Read More: |
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| 10.A Bag Of Popcorn & A Dream (1998 Concept Cast) by: Robert Wright June 17, 2003 |
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| I stumbled upon this CD and just had to take a chance on it. Almost every cut is very, very good! Excellent overall is how I can best describe it. A very nice surprise. If you like older show tunes done in the style of big theatre - this one is for you. Lots of fun and very enjoyable listening. No disappointment here! |
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