Bitter Sweet London Cast Double CD
Stock Status:
In Stock
EAN:
605288126420
Production:
London Cast
Number of Discs:
2
Brand:
Jay Records
Product Code:
CDJAY2 1262
Weight:
0.28kg
Description
Libretto and Music
Noel Coward
Starring
Valerie Masterson
Martin Smith
Rosemary Ashe
Donald Maxwell
New Saddler's Wells Chorus and Orchestra
conducted by
Michael Reed
Bittersweet, Noel Coward's famous operetta which features some of his greatest songs, ("I'll See You Again", "If Love Were All" and "Zigeuner" amongst others) is now released on JAY Records to celebrate Noel Coward's centenary year. This recording, unlike previous recordings, places the songs and music in their dramatic context, based on a production by the New Sadler's Wells Opera. Included in the recordings are three pieces: "Alas! The Time Is Past", "Bittersweet Waltz" and "Polka", which are recorded here in full for the first time
Noel Coward
Starring
Valerie Masterson
Martin Smith
Rosemary Ashe
Donald Maxwell
New Saddler's Wells Chorus and Orchestra
conducted by
Michael Reed
Bittersweet, Noel Coward's famous operetta which features some of his greatest songs, ("I'll See You Again", "If Love Were All" and "Zigeuner" amongst others) is now released on JAY Records to celebrate Noel Coward's centenary year. This recording, unlike previous recordings, places the songs and music in their dramatic context, based on a production by the New Sadler's Wells Opera. Included in the recordings are three pieces: "Alas! The Time Is Past", "Bittersweet Waltz" and "Polka", which are recorded here in full for the first time
Tracklist
Disc 1:
1. That Wonderful Melody -- Tom Griffin
2. The Call of Life -- Valerie Masterson / Company
3. If You Could Only Come With Me -- Martin Smith
4. I'll See You Again -- Valerie Masterson / Martin Smith
5. Polka -- New Sadler's Wells Opera
6. What Is Love? -- Valerie Masterson / Company
7. The Last Dance -- Michael Fitchew / Robert Jon / Ian Platt / David Dyer / Donald Jones / Tom Griffin / Sally-anne Middleton
8. Finale Act One -- Valerie Masterson / Martin Smith / Carol Lesley-freen / Fiona Lamont / Susan Stubbs / Anne O'neill
9. Opening Chorus (Life in the Morning) -- Tom Riffin, David Kinder / Clive Walton / Sally-anne Middleton / Susan Stubbs / Clare Welch / Lorraine Vaughan
10. Ladies of the Town -- Sara Weymouth / Lucy Fenwick / Claire Hayes / Rachel Izen
11. If Love Were All -- Rosemary Ashe
12. Dear Little Cafe -- Valerie Masterson / Martin Smith
Disc 2:
1. Bitter Sweet Waltz -- New Sadler's Wells Opera
2. Officer's Chorus (We Wish to Order Wine) -- Company
3. Tokay -- Donald Maxwell / Company
4. Bonne Nuit, Merci -- Rosemary Ashe
5. Kiss Me -- Rosemary Ashe / New Sadler's Wells Opera
6. Tara-ra-boom-de-ay -- Donald Jones / David Dyer / Ian Platt / Robert Jon / Sally-anne Middleton / Fiona Lamont / Claire Hayes
7. Alas! The Time Is Past -- Sally-anne Middleton / Fiona Lamont / Carol Lesley-green / Claire Hayes / Anne O'Neill / Susan Stubbs
8. We All Wear a Green Carnation -- Michael Chance / David Kinder / Tom Griffin / Clive Walton
9. Zigeuner -- Valerie Masterson
10. Finale Act Three -- Valerie Masterson / Martin Smith