The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall by Andrew Lloyd Webber [CD]

Description: Tracks:Prologue - The Stage Of Paris Opera House, 1905OvertureThink Of MeAngel Of MusicLittle Lotte .../The Mirror ...(Angel Of Music)The Phantom Of The OperaThe Music Of the NightI Remember .../Stranger Than You Dreamt It ...Magical LassoNotes .../Prima DonnaPoor Fool, He Makes Me LaughWhy Have You Brought Me Here?/ Raoul, I've Been ThereAll I Ask Of YouAll I Ask Of You (Reprise)Entr'Acte - Act Two - Six Months LaterMasquerade / Why So Silent?Notes .../Twisted Every WayWishing You Were Somehow Here AgainWandering Child .../Bravo BravoThe Point Of No ReturnDown Once More .../Track Down This MurdererGrand FinaleThink of MeAngel of MusicLittle Lotte.../The Mirror... (Angel of Music)The Phantom of the OperaThe Music of the NightI Remember .../Stranger Than You Dreamt It ...Magical LassooNotes .../Prima DonnaPoor Fool, He Makes Me LaughWhy Have You Brought Me Here?/Raoul, I've Been ThereAll I Ask of YouAll I Ask of You (Reprise) Performer Notes: Lyricists: Richard Stilgoe; Charles Hart.Personnel: Stuart Andrews (keyboard programming).Liner Note Authors: Andrew Lloyd Webber ; Cameron Mackintosh .Recording information: The Royal Albert Hall, London.Photographer: Alastair Muir.To describe Andrew Lloyd Webber's production of The Phantom of the Opera, the tale of a disfigured musical genius' obsession with a young soprano based on Gaston Leroux's early 20th century novel, as a phenomenon would be something of an understatement. Since its West End premiere in 1986, it has been seen by around 130 million people, earned both Tony and Olivier awards for Best Musical, and amassed a staggering five billion dollars worldwide at the box office. Celebrating its momentous achievement, this unique recording of its 25th anniversary show at London's Royal Albert Hall shows exactly why it's become such an institution, from the horror movie organs and haunting synths of the iconic "Overture," to the glass-shattering vocals and dramatic melodies of the anthemic title number, to the emotive balladry of "The Music of the Night." Featuring all 22 songs from the 2011 Cameron Mackintosh-produced show, which starred Ramin Karimloo as the Phantom, Sierra Boggess as Christine, and Hadley Fraser as Raoul, the first official West End cast recording since 2000 is certainly comprehensive. But while the passages of dialogue on "Think of Me" and "Poor Fool, He Makes Me Laugh" may transmit well to its accompanying DVD, they feel slightly redundant here, and the constant applause, particularly the four-minute standing ovation that ends "Down Once More/Track Down This Murderer," suggests more extensive use of an editor would have been appreciated. Fans who were lucky enough to see the show in person may also be disappointed that the star turn from its most renowned leading lady, Sarah Brightman, on the "Grand Finale" has been strangely omitted, even though the lengthy congratulatory speech from Lloyd Webber himself remains fully intact. An accomplished and impressively performed tribute it may be, then, but those wanting to relive its most glorious moments may find themselves pressing the fast-forward button far more often than was necessary. ~ Jon O'Brien Producer: Nigel Wright, Andrew Lloyd Webber Format: CD (2 Disc); Stereo Country: USA Studio/Live: Live Release Date: 14 November, 2011 Label: Decca Dimensions: 14 x 12.7 x 0.6 centimeters (0.09 kg)

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Language: Eng

Track #1: Prologue - The Stage Of Paris Opera House, 1905

Track #2: Overture

Track #3: Think Of Me

Track #4: Angel Of Music

Track #5: Little Lotte .../The Mirror ...(Angel Of Music)

Track #6: The Phantom Of The Opera

Track #7: The Music Of the Night

Track #8: I Remember .../Stranger Than You Dreamt It ...

Track #9: Magical Lasso

Track #10: Notes .../Prima Donna

Track #11: Poor Fool, He Makes Me Laugh

Track #12: Why Have You Brought Me Here?/ Raoul, I've Been Th

Track #13: All I Ask Of You

Track #14: All I Ask Of You (Reprise)

Track #15: Entr'Acte - Act Two - Six Months Later

Track #16: Masquerade / Why So Silent?

Track #17: Notes .../Twisted Every Way

Track #18: Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again

Track #19: Wandering Child .../Bravo Bravo

Track #20: The Point Of No Return

Track #21: Down Once More .../Track Down This Murderer

Track #22: Grand Finale

Track #23: Think of Me

Track #24: Angel of Music

Track #25: Little Lotte.../The Mirror... (Angel of Music)

Track #26: The Phantom of the Opera

Track #27: The Music of the Night

Track #28: I Remember .../Stranger Than You Dreamt It ...

Track #29: Magical Lassoo

Track #30: Notes .../Prima Donna

Track #31: Poor Fool, He Makes Me Laugh

Track #32: Why Have You Brought Me Here?/Raoul, I've Been The

Track #33: All I Ask of You

Track #34: All I Ask of You (Reprise)

Producer: Andrew Lloyd Webber

Era: 2010s

Run Time: 9255 Sec

Release Year: 2011

Format: CD

Features: Live Recording

Genre: Pop, Rock, Soundtracks & Musicals, Classical

Type: Album

Style: Cast Recordings, Musicals, Stage & Screen

Record Label: Decca

Artist: Original Soundtrack

Release Title: Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall