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intereact!Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schonberg, Frances Rufelle, Colm Wilkinson
Retail Price (not our price): $35.98
Release Date: 1990-10-25
Manufacturer: Decca U.S.
Format: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Track List
Now here, for your listening pleasure, the tracks...
| Disc 1 | ||||
| 1. | Overture/Work Song | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 2. | Valjean Arrested/Valjean Forgiven | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 3. | What Have I Done? | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 4. | At the End of the Day | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 5. | I Dreamed a Dream | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 6. | Lovely Ladies | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 7. | Who Am I? | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 8. | Come to Me (Fantine's Death) | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 9. | Confrontation | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 10. | Castle on a Cloud | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 11. | Master of the House | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 12. | The Thenardier Waltz of Treachery | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 13. | Look Down | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 14. | Stars | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 15. | Red and Black | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 16. | Do You Hear the People Sing | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| Disc 2 | ||||
| 1. | In My Life | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 2. | A Heart Full of Love | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 3. | Plumet Attack | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 4. | One Day More | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 5. | Upon These Stones (Building the Barricade) | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 6. | On My Own | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 7. | Upon These Stones (At the Barricade) | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 8. | Javert at the Barricade/Little People | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 9. | The First Attack | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 10. | A Little Fall of Rain | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 11. | Drink with Me | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 12. | Bring Him Home Valjean | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 13. | Dog Eats Dog | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 14. | Javert's Suicide | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 15. | Turning | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 16. | Empty Chairs at Empty Tables Marius | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 17. | Wedding Chorale/Beggars at the Feast | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
| 18. | Finale | style="font-size: 10px;" valign="top">1 | ||
Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
1) Amazon.com
After Les Misérables became a huge hit in London, it moved to Broadway, bringing along two stars from the London production, Colm Wilkinson as the heroic Valjean and Frances Ruffelle as the despondent Eponine. Filling out this 1987 cast are Randy Graff (Fantine), Terrence Mann (Javert), David Bryant (Marius), Judy Kuhn (Cosette), Michael Maguire (Enjolras), and Leo Burmester and Jennifer Butt (the Thénardiers). Whether you prefer the London cast or this one just might depend on which one you heard first, though minor revisions to the show since its London debut make the Broadway version more familiar to current audiences. In fact, the 10th anniversary concert might have the best overall cast of the lot, while the three-disc symphonic recording is a must for completists. Regardless of cast, Les Misérables has become a sensation. Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's score is filled with beautiful ballads ("Bring Him Home," "I Dreamed a Dream") and rousing anthems ("One Day More," "Do You Hear the People Sing?"), and Victor Hugo's classic novel of a student uprising in early-19th-century France provides a compelling story line that continues to thrill audiences all over the world. --David Horiuchi
Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5
1) Les Mis cd [Rating: 5 out of 5]
The cd was in great condition, as described, and arrived in a timely manner. I am very pleased!2) Who would have thought Victor Hugo would make a good musical? [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I bought the lp of the Original London Cast, when it first came out. Then I bought the video of the 10th Anniversary version at Albert Hall. And now I have the cd of the Original Broadway Cast.And they are all terrific.It is not a question of either/or. It is a matter of any/or all.3) A fantastic musical, but nothing compared to the London cast [Rating: 2 out of 5]
I was extremely disappointed in particular of the interpretation of Eponine by Frances Ruffle. She makes this CD horrible, which is such a shame because it is such a beautiful production and she sounded much different in the London recording. All of the other cast seem to be alright except Marius' voice isn't as powerful as his London counterpart. Eponine's voice just ruins it for me though and I would strongly recommend going with the Original London Cast if you want a Les Miserables CD.4) LES MIZ Happy [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I saw LES MISERABLES 3 times. I love the music, but every time I saw the play I came away depressed..until the LES MIS in concert DVD; and my love for this musical was rekindled. EMPTY CHAIRS AT EMPTY TABLES always brings me to tears; and I am very moved by A LITTLE FALL OF RAIN, and DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING. I love Terrence Mann which is another reason I bought the CD of the Broadway cast. LES MISERABLES! Forever! Teri5) Les Miserables [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I saw a wonderful production of 'Les Mis' in London in 2007, and thoroughly enjoyed it. I was so pleased to find the original Broadway CD on Amazon. I relive the show every time I play it.