A Little Night Music (1975 Original London Cast)

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #86212 in Music
  
• Released on: 1990-10-25
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Cast Recording
• Dimensions: .45" h x
  4.94" w x
  5.50" l,
  

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
Delicious moments
By Brian Throckmorton
I bought this CD because I wanted to avoid the hoarse croaking of Glynis Johns in the Broadway version. Jean Simmons's voice is a step up, though it is also obviously that of a woman who is past her prime. Like so many Desirees, she gets by on her acting. (She never quite gets the rhythms of the tra la la's in "Glamorous Life.") I found Joss Ackland to be a less virile Frederick than others I've heard, but his weakness suits the part, and is actually rather touching. The Anne is somewhat thin and shrill at times. I've always loved the character of Charlotte (including the original in the Bergman film, and Diana Rigg in the movie musical) but this Charlotte is my favorite -- so pungent and incisive. I bet you'll really enjoy the Henrik -- he does a wonderful thing with his voice at the end of "Later," a very expressive, neurasthenic vibrato that is the vocal equivalent of the cello he plays; what a great theater moment. Hermione Gingold's "Liaisons" is divinely frail and worldly, and the actress suffuses it with the attitude of someone who really is acquainted with the Old World aristocracy; though I also enjoyed the sturdiness and bite of Regina Resnik's performance in a different production, I think Hermione's is truer to the character. I find the diction on this recording to be superior -- which is important, given that Sondheim's lyrics are the real star. I would prefer a less-creaky Desiree and a creamier Anne, but this recording offers many delicious moments. (Wait until Anne sings "It's only polite that we should" and Charlotee intones "Good" -- what a magnificent syllable.)

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful.
"The Definitive Recording"
By Mr. Adam J. Barken
Having finally listened to the Original Broadway Cast Recording of this masterpiece, my verdict's in and clear: the London Cast Recording is the definitive version.

The voices of the London Cast are, to a man (and woman) far superior -- this is most obvious when listening to the Quartet who open the show, and act as the chorus. The American artists, while excellent, simply can't compare to the power, range and tone of the Brits.

The arrangements are gorgeous, the choral work astounding, and the version of "The Miller's Son" found here will floor you. Not only the best recording of this particular show, but possibly the best recording of any Sondheim show available on CD -- Sweeney Todd is the only other contender, for my money.

The Orginal Cast Recording is great for a historical value. The British Cast is what you listen to when you want to hear the best show you'll never have the privilege of seeing. It's ruined me. But I'm not complaining.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Proper, British interpretation of a romantic show and score
By Sean
Okay, David Kernan may wimp out a little on his ending to "In Praise of Women," but oh, well. Joss Ackland is not as bad as people have made him out to be, it is just that he is an actor from the non-musical world -- but who says that you need Carusos to sing the role of Frederick? He is a fine actor and gives a fine interpretation of the role of the love-lorn lawyer. This Anne is a little whimpy sometimes, but isn't Anne herself a little whimpy? Jean Simmons is a divine Desirée, and Hermoine Gingold's rendition of "Liasons" has improved a great deal since she sang it on Broadway. Diane Langton (as Petra, the maid) gives a fabulous performance of "The Miller's Son," and the orchestra on this track seems to have more of a driving force behind it than it did on the OBCR (it simply has more oomph!). A great album to own, a close second to the 1990 studio cast recording available on Jay Records.

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