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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Prologue | |||
| 2. Overture | |||
| 3. Act One, Scene I: Think Of Me | |||
| 4. Act One, Scene 2: Angel Of Music | |||
| 5. Act One, Scene 3: Little Lotte.../The Mirror (Angel Of Music) | |||
| 6. Act One, Scene 4: The Phantom Of The Opera | |||
| 7. Act One, Scene 5: The Music Of The Night | |||
| 8. Act One, Scene 6: I Remember.../Stranger Than You Dreamt It... | |||
| 9. Act One, Scene 7: Magical Lasso... | |||
| 10. Act One, Scene 8: Notes.../Prima Donna | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Entr'acte | |||
| 2. Act Two, Scene 1: Masquerade/Why So Silent... | |||
| 3. Act Two, Scene 3: Notes.../Twisted Every Way... | |||
| 4. Act Two, Scene 5: Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again | |||
| 5. Act Two, Scene 5: Wandering Child.../Bravo, Monsieur | |||
| 6. Act Two, Scene 7: The Point Of No Return | |||
| 7. Act Two, Scene 8: Down Once More.../Track Down This Murderer | |||
Product Description
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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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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 megahit 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 favorite example: an abridged version that was the centerpiece of Los Angeles's 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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Most helpful customer reviews
Not my favorite Phantom but good
Sep 27 2001
Format:Audio CD
This recording is good but the Canadian one with Rebecca Caine and Colm Wilkinson is better. Rosemary Ashe (Carlotta) on this recording is superb. It would be great to have a Phantom recording with Wilkinson, Caine, and Ashe.
Good! But now listen to the Canadian Cast.
Mar 29 2000
Format:Audio CD
Yes, this is a great recording. There's no doubt about it. Sarah Brightman has a lovely soprano voice and Crawford has a nice voice. The music is wonderful. However, a couple years ago, I bought the Canadian Cast CD having seen that Colm Wilkinson played the role of Phantom. I was shocked. I thought no one would be better as the Phantom than Crawford, but Colm simply blows him out of the water. Colm sings with so much more emotion and power.(Not the Crawford doesn't) Rebecca Caine seems to sing the high parts of Christine with much more facility than Sarah and has just as equally a beautiful voice. If you have this set and want more, buy the Canadian Cast. If you're trying to decide which to buy, go with the Canadian Cast.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A Beautiful Recording
July 19 2004
Format:Audio CD
I simply love this recording. I have never seen Phantom performed on the stage and this is the only recording I have ever heard of the Phantom of the Opera, but I was delighted to hear its music. I have had this CD for only a week and cannot stop playing it for some reason! It has quite a musical score, and the story is very sad. I have never read the book (although I am waiting for its arrival from Amazon after ordering it), so I cannot tell you whether it is true to the original story. The story is that of a man who has been abandoned by all mankind and must live in a labyrinth under the opera house. He falls in love with Christine Daae and becomes her tutor. She believes that the Phantom is the Angel of Music sent by her deceased father. The Phantom loves her so and wants her career in the opera house to advance. He sends notes to the managers, telling them to give her main roles instead of the prima Donna Carlotta. It is a heart wrenching story because you really feel sorry for the Phantom.
The cast is strong. MICHAEL CRAWFORD plays the Phantom on this recording and is argued by many phans to be the best phantom. I have heard no other recording, so I can't argue that point. The role of Christine was written for SARAH BRIGHTMAN, so naturally she does well. There are many high notes and her role can be compared to that of COSETTE in LES MISERABLES because it seems that the majority of her parts are high. RAOUL is played by STEVE BARTON, and his voice is marvelous. ROSEMARY ASHE plays CARLOTTA. I don't like the part of Carlotta, but that isn't Ashe's fault!
Some of the music in this sounds familiar, like from CATS (I'm talking about a couple bars of music, not like a whole song or anything), so that is very interesting. If you like Andrew Lloyd Webber, you will love this rock opera! I like "Angel of Music," "Phantom of the Opera," and "Music of the Night."
Buy this CD because it is worth every penny!
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buy it nuff said
I could go on and on about the Phantom of the Opera, it's been the first in my top 4 1 being phantom 2 les mis 3 miss saigon and 4 evita. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Cristina R. Andres
Worth Every Penny
Spookiest Phantom, eloquent when needs to be, post outstanding Las Vegas production viewing the original cast is still the best.
Published on April 12 2010 by Vaino Keelmann
The Best Musical ever
Phantom is, without a doubt, the best musical of all time. And while I loved the movie and am greatful that I can now watch Phantom anytime I want, I couldn't help but be... Read more
Published on Aug 24 2005 by "metzger_lisa"
The Undisputed Standard
"Perhaps we may frighten away the ghost of so many years ago with a little illumination, GENTLEMEN! Read more
Published on May 18 2005
I can't believe people prefer this over the film...
I know that this is the original and all, but I have the soundtrack for the film, and I recently listened to this-let me just say that Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman cannot... Read more
Published on Feb 6 2005
Just as good the 100th time!
This is truly a great recording. Overall, I am totally in love with it, but I am here to give a review, not to push my personal biases on others. Read more
Published on July 14 2004 by Wonko the Sane
The best musical besides Les Miserables
This is one of the best musicals besides Les Miserables. Everyone else is right, Michael Crawford is the Phantom. Sarah Brightman was perfect for Christine. Read more
Published on Jun 18 2004 by Anna Lindy
Overblown, but still worth a listen.
I am not one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's greatest fans. But still, this is a good show. People that give this negative reviews claim that it is overated. And they are correct. Read more
Published on Jun 18 2004 by David
One of the Two Best Musicals EVER!
Other than Les Miserables this is the best musical i've ever seen or heard. The cast is amazing. Everyone else is right, Michael Crawford is THE Phantom. Read more
Published on Jun 18 2004 by Anna Lindenmayer
You MUST get this CD!!!
Don't listen to the one-star reviews saying it's "trashy" or that it "sucks" or that it's "stupid" or that it's "crap". Read more
Published on May 31 2004
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