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The Phantom of the Opera [Double CD, Original recording remastered, Soundtrack]

Sarah Brightman, Charles Hart, Richard Stilgoe, Steve Barton, The Phantom Of The Opera (Related Recordings), et al. Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (30 Oct 2000)
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Format: Double CD, Original recording remastered, Soundtrack
  • Label: Commercial Marketing
  • ASIN: B00004YTY2
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 460 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. PrologueOriginal London Cast 1:56£0.89
Listen  2. OvertureOriginal London Cast 3:05£0.89
Listen  3. Think Of MeSarah Brightman 4:09£0.89
Listen  4. Angel Of MusicOriginal London Cast 2:20£0.89
Listen  5. Little Lotte .../The Mirror ... (Angel Music)Original London Cast 2:48£0.89
Listen  6. The Phantom Of The OperaOriginal London Cast 5:02£0.89
Listen  7. The Music Of The NightOriginal London Cast 5:41£0.89
Listen  8. I Remember .../Stranger Than You Dream It ...Original London Cast 3:21£0.89
Listen  9. Magical LassoOriginal London Cast0:59£0.89
Listen10. Notes .../Prima DonnaOriginal London Cast10:56Album Only
Listen11. Poor Fool, He Makes Me LaughOriginal London Cast 3:04£0.89
Listen12. Why Have You Brought Me HereOriginal London Cast 3:11£0.89
Listen13. All I Ask Of YouOriginal London Cast 4:14£0.89
Listen14. All I Ask Of You (Reprise)Original London Cast 3:23£0.89


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Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. Entr'ActeOriginal London Cast 3:03£0.89
Listen  2. Masquerade / Why So SilentOriginal London Cast 6:24£0.89
Listen  3. Notes .../Twisted Every WayOriginal London Cast 9:41£0.89
Listen  4. Wishing You Were Somehow Here AgainOriginal London Cast 3:30£0.89
Listen  5. Wandering Child .../Bravo, Monsieur ...Original London Cast 6:24£0.89
Listen  6. The Point Of No ReturnOriginal London Cast 5:33£0.89
Listen  7. Down Once More .../Track Down This Murderer ...Original London Cast11:55Album Only


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What's left to be said about Andrew Lloyd Webber's adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera a decade after its premiere? That it's maddeningly ubiquitous? A stitch-up of various themes shoplifted from the Italian operatic repertoire? A critic-proof crowd pleaser that's probably being staged somewhere in the world as you read this? A mega-hit that will likely outlive Titanic in the pop-culture pantheon, Phantom has largely redefined--for better or worse--the manner in which modern musicals are conceived, staged and marketed. Its influence has reached far beyond the traditional confines of London and Broadway. A favourite example: an abridged version that was the centrepiece of Los Angeles' longest running transvestite revue, replete with 14-inch chandeliers and a man-playing-a-woman-playing-a-man in the title role. --Jerry McCulley

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars ONE OF THE BEST AND MOST LOVED MUSICALS OF ALL TIME, 12 Sep 2006
This review is from: The Phantom of the Opera (Audio CD)
Today, after Phantom of the opera became the second longest running musical in history (Cats by the same composer holds the first place) of the West End and the longest running in Broadway, and being one of the most produced of Andrew Lloyd Webber's work around the world, we can only agree with the statement of "The Times" reviewer which appeared on October 10, 1986, a day after the premiere in London, who wrote: "One thing is clear: Gaston Leroux's famous story is God's gift to the musical theatre. It wraps up the legends of Faust, Svengali, and Beauty and the Beast into a grand final death rattle of the romantic agony. It turns a theatre--the Paris Opera--into a replica of the universe, from the Statue of Apollo above the city's rooftops down to the infernal regions with their furnaces and stygian lake. And, musically, not only does it unfold to an accompaniment of the operatic repertoire, but also features a protagonist who is himself a great composer."

Phantom, with its operatic and lush melodies, intensive story and grandiose staging, remains one of the best and most beloved musicals of all time. That status is confirmed by the fact that it is finally going to the big screen - as a movie based on the musical, directed by Joel Schumacher and produced and worked on by Lloyd Webber himself, due to premiere in December 2004.

The musical is based on the Gaston Leroux's novel of the same title. It is set in the second part of the 19th century Paris and its famous opera house. The young soprano, Christine, is discovered as a talented young opera singer in the opera house. She is noticed by an old childhood friend, Raoul, and they fall in love. However, we find out that a third person, the mysterious Phantom, hiding behind a mask, is a musical genius who had been giving Christine singing lessons and who has developed a mad passion for his young pupil. He hides in the catacombs of the opera house, lurking on the outside world. He is determined to keep Christine for himself and the story evolves from here.

Apart from this interesting plot, the audiences were swept away by Lloyd Webber's tremendous score, which probably remains his best work. It combines the beautiful love songs and sweeping operettic arias, with numerous orchestral leads and crescendos. You can't help but being charmed by this beautiful and haunting score. The large numbers, especially, the last one, will probably move you deeply. The most popular numbers are "The phantom of the opera", a vibrating duet between Christine and the Phantom; "All I ask of you", a lovely love duet between Christine and Raul; Phantom's mesmerizing voice will hold you till the end in "The music of the night", Christine in "Wishing you are somehow here again" will evoke sadness, and many more.

One of the main reasons for the early success of this show and this recording was its original cast. Sarah Brightman, who plays Christine, was at that time married to Lloyd Webber and the role was written especially for her. Her soprano is more than adequate for this material and it ranges from low and soft to high and strong. It seems that Michael Crawford was born to play The Phantom not only because of his vocal abilities but also because there is some powerful, almost hypnotic attraction in his voice and performance, exactly how the Phantom is supposed to sound. His vocal transformations from sadness to wickedness are simply amazing. Steve Barton joins The Brightman - Crawford duo with the same power; the warmth in the voice as Raoul says it all. The other members of the cast are also noteworthy, especially Rosemary Ashe, as the snobbish primadonna Carlotta.

The lyrics by Richard Stilgoe and Christopher Hampton work well, despite the fact that some things are left unexplained, such as the source of the Phantom's mysterious powers. The show opened in October 1986 in London and was transferred to Broadway in 1988. It is currently still running on both locations.

The CD package comes with production photos and a full libretto.

The Phantom is a must-have for the musical theatre buffs all over the world.
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53 of 54 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Master piece., 4 Dec 2002
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This review is from: The Phantom of the Opera (Audio CD)
I only got this delievered and today and I'm in love with it! This version of 'The Phantom of the Opera' comes with a full script and lyrics in a booklet so you can follow the story. I have never seen this performed but I got the pleasure form just reading the booklet and listening as it went along. The booklet contains word to word script, even whats not on the cd including sound effects and the actions are in brackets; it's just like reading any theatre drama.

The music and cast are absolutely brilliant. Andrew Lloyd Webber is at his best here. Sarah Brightman as Christine, Micheal Crawford as the Phantom and Steve Barton as Raoul is an example of great casting. Any future cast has their work cut out for them.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Miss it...miss out, 25 Nov 2004
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This review is from: The Phantom of the Opera (Audio CD)
Any recording of what I think is Andrew Lloyd Webber's best musical is wonderful, but there is something special about the first cast that is featured on this stunning double disc - maybe it's because Lloyd Webber wrote the part of Christine for Sarah Brightman, so her voice is perfect for the role; maybe it's because the rest of the cast were equally excellent. If you ever watch the show (especially until 26th February 2005 when John Owen Jones is Phantom - the only Phantom I've seen) you will be taken aback by the amazing effects and haunting music. Then, like me, you'll buy the CD and relive the episode - this is one of the best CDs I've ever bought. I'm too young to have been able to watch Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman, but their performances on the CD are magical and you can almost see them act just by listening to them.
£17.99 as well: a bargain that will give you hours of happiness.
Track 4 is the best by the way - Phantom of the Opera on CD1. Listen out for the rhythm and the unforgettable theme tune.
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