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Track Listings
| 1. Prologue-The Stage Of The Paris Opera House, 1911 |
| 2. Overture |
| 3. The Dress Rehearsal Of Hannibal |
| 4. Think Of Me |
| 5. The Mirror... (Angel Of Music) |
| 6. The Phantom Of The Opera |
| 7. The Music Of The Night |
| 8. Notes/Prima Donna |
| 9. All I Ask Of You |
| 10. I Gave You My Music... |
| 11. Entr'acte |
| 12. Masquerade |
| 13. The Graveyard |
| 14. Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again |
| 15. Wandering Child.../Bravo Monsieur... |
| 16. The Point Of No Return/Down Once More |
| 17. The Phantom's Lair |
Product Description
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A few years after The Phantom of the Opera debuted in London, Harold Prince unveiled Andrew Lloyd Webber's gothic musical in Canada, in 1989. It was so good that this recording of highlights from the Canadian cast is--dare we say it?--more enjoyable than the equivalent London cast highlights album. No, it doesn't have the authenticity of London principals Sarah Brightman (for whom then-husband Lloyd Webber wrote the role of Christine) and Michael Crawford, but it doesn't have their idiosyncrasies, either, and it does have the richer voices of Colm Wilkinson and Rebecca Caine (who played Jean Valjean and older Cosette, respectively, in the 1985 London cast of Les Misérables). At 69 minutes, the Canadian album is also 10 minutes longer than the London, allowing inclusion of the prologue and dress rehearsal for Hannibal. Of course, Lloyd Webber's melodies--"Angel of Music," "The Music of the Night," "All I Ask of You," "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again"--are scrumptious on any continent. --David Horiuchi
Album Description
1990 Polydor release featuring highlights from Andrew Lloyd Webber's epic musical by the Original Canadian Cast, including Colm Wilkinson and Rebecca Caine. Directed by Harold Prince, it features 17 tracks, including 'Think Of Me', 'Notes/ Prima Donna', 'Masquerade' and 'Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again'.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best There Is,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Phantom of the Opera: Canadian Cast (Audio CD)
I have never believed in products/ people that have to bash their competitors to sell their products yet I find myself doing the same in response to the bashing of the Canadian Cast. I first saw the Phantom when I was 10 and I fell in love with the music, the story and the atmosphere. I went back three years later and I have been itching to go again ever since. I purchased the London recording because it was all that was immediately available and it was good - but that's all. When I heard my friend's copy of the Canadian recording I knew it was the CD I had been looking for. Colm Wilkinson portrays the Phantom as exactly what he is - a passionate, misguided, desperate, and tortured man. He does not force the emotions he portrays them as somebody in the Phantom's position would. I found the London version flat and lacking in this department - completely unable to convey the depth of emotion that any true fan clings to. Rebecca Cain is also absolutely wonderful. Her voice is often wrought with emotion yet still beautifully carried. I love this CD because it makes me feel like I'm back in the theatre, participating in the magical atmosphere that is unique to the Phantom, not sitting in my den. If you are looking for an emotional masterpiece this is the CD for you. However, if you saw the performance with the same flat tone as the London recording it would probably do for you what the Canadian recording does for me. I suggest you carefully sample both CDs before you make your choice.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Exceptional...yet totally different,
By ttlgrl (Mississauga ON) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Phantom of the Opera (Audio CD)
I struggled for the longest time on whether to buy the Original recording or this one, but having listened to them both, they each have their strong points & weaknesses. Colm Wilkinson is certainly a very strong performer & one could even say a better phantom than Michael Crawford; however Mr. Crawford's voice has a charm all it's own & one ends up appreciating his performance on it's own merit. For Ms. Caine though, the matter is a little different. After being subject to the sonorous sound that is Ms Brightman's voice, Rebecca Caine comes across as rather shrill. Notwithstanding, the style of music on this disc is more technical than on the original & certainly as enjoyable if not more. I do miss the numbers included on the original that are missing here & vice versa.If you can, get both because they are two different listening experiences & you stand to gain more.
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent choice,
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This review is from: The Phantom of the Opera: Canadian Cast (Audio CD)
I was lucky enough to see Colm Wilkinson perform when I was younger. Absolutely amazing. I have neither seen nor heard a comparative Phantom since. I enjoyed the movie, as well as several other performances, but feel none achieved the depth and power delivered in Wilkinson's performance.I would recommend this cd as the definitive of the Phantom collections, though would certainly not dissuade someone from also purchasing the movie or London soundtracks.
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