CD THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - Original London Cast 1986 (40th Anniversary Edition)

Musik: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Text: Charles Hart

Darsteller: Michael Crawford, Sarah Brightman, Steve Barton, Rosemary Ashe, David Firth, John Savident

Label-Information:
ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER - PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - ORIGINAL CAST RECORDING Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera is one of the most celebrated musicals of all time, and this original London cast recording from 1986 remains the definitive recording. Michael Crawford's Tony Award-winning performance as The Phantom and Sarah Brightman's portrayal of Christine Daaé helped make this the best-selling cast recording in history. Re-issued for the first time in decades, this classic album brings the unforgettable score to a new generation of listeners. From the title song to "The Music of the Night" and "All I Ask of You," every track reflects the power and beauty that continue to make The Phantom of the Opera a global phenomenon nearly forty years after it's debut. Since it's premiere, The Phantom of the Opera has been seen by more than 160 million people in 195 cities and has received over 70 major theatre awards. It holds the record as the longest-running show in Broadway history and was the first British musical to debut at number one on the music charts. The recording has been certified Platinum in six countries.

Songliste:

• Disc 1:
  
• 1. Prologue -- Barry Clark, Steve Barton (1:56)
  
• 2. Overture -- Rosemary Ashe (3:05)
  
• 3. Think of Me -- Rosemary Ashe, David Firth, John Savident, Janet Devenish, Mary Millar, Sarah Brightman, Steve Barton (4:09)
  
• 4. Angel of Music -- Michael Crawford, Janet Devenish, Sarah Brightman (2:20)
  
• 5. Little Lotte / The Mirror (Angel of Music) -- Steve Barton, Sarah Brightman, Michael Crawford (2:48)
  
• 6. The Phantom of the Opera -- Sarah Brightman, Michael Crawford (5:02)
  
• 7. The Music of the Night -- Michael Crawford (5:41)
  
• 8. I Remember / Stranger Than You Dreamt It -- Sarah Brightman, Michael Crawford (3:21)
  
• 9. Magical Lasso -- Janos Kurucz, Mary Millar (0:59)
  
• 10. Notes / Prima Donna -- John Savident, David Firth, Steve Barton, Rosemary Ashe, Mary Millar, Janet Devenish, Michael Crawford (10:56)
  
• 11. Poor Fool, He Makes Me Laugh -- Rosemary Ashe, Michael Crawford, Sarah Brightman, John Savident, David Firth, Steve Barton (3:06)
  
• 12. Why Have You Brought Me Here / Raoul, I've Been There -- Steve Barton, Sarah Brightman, Michael Crawford (3:11)
  
• 13. All I Ask of You -- Steve Barton, Sarah Brightman (4:14)
  
• 14. All I Ask of You (Reprise) -- Sarah Brightman, Steve Barton, Michael Crawford (3:23)
  
  
• Disc 2:
  
• 1. Entr'acte -- David Firth, John Savident (3:01)
  
• 2. Masquerade / Why So Silent -- Steve Barton, Sarah Brightman, Mary Millar, Janet Devenish, ANDRÉ, David Firth, John Savident, John Aron, Michael Crawford (6:23)
  
• 3. Notes (Reprise) / Twisted Every Way -- David Firth, John Savident, Rosemary Ashe, John Aron, Steve Barton, Sarah Brightman, Mary Millar, Michael Crawford, Paul Arden Griffith (9:40)
  
• 4. Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again -- Sarah Brightman (3:31)
  
• 5. Wandering Child
  Bravo, Monsieur -- Michael Crawford, Sarah Brightman, Steve Barton, Rosemary Ashe, John Aron, James Patterson (6:24)
  
• 6. The Point of No Return -- Michael Crawford, Sarah Brightman, Rosemary Ashe, David Firth, John Savident, Mary Millar, Steve Barton, Janet Devenish (5:32)
  
• 7. Down Once More
  Track Down This Murderer -- Michael Crawford, Mary Millar, Steve Barton, Sarah Brightman